On the occasion of Passport Seva Divas 2026, RPO Patna celebrated the 14th Passport Seva Divas at all offices under RPO Patna covering 40 LSCs with special applicant engagement activities. Selfie booths were set up at RPO Patna & PSK Patna along with dedicated feedback zones.
While at the Regional Passport Office in Jammu, and after a warm welcome from traditional folk dancers, we popped by to take a look at the pharmacy that served for 20 years as the clinic where the local MP @DrJitendraSingh practiced before becoming Minister in the @PMO! It’s in a corner of the same building. A welcome reminder that for most MPs, there’s real life before and after politics!
Had a detailed meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs in Jammu this morning, reviewing the work of the Regional Passport Office (RPO) and the Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs). We asked some tough and probing questions about passport issuance to their representatives and to those of the Police, CID and Postal Department. Some of the unconscionable delays in processing, police verification and issuance of passports were flagged and discussed. Improvements have been promised.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs visited the Regional Passport office in Jammu and the Passport Seva Kendra here. They seem to be functioning smoothly.
पासपोर्ट संबंधी सेवाओं को नागरिकों के और निकट लाने के विदेश मंत्रालय के उद्देश्य के तहत, 4 जून 2026 को कोटा-बूंदी संसदीय क्षेत्र से सांसद एवं माननीय लोकसभा अध्यक्ष श्री ओम बिरला द्वारा पोस्ट ऑफिस पासपोर्ट सेवा केंद्र, बूंदी का उद्घाटन किया गया।
विदेश मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार की ओर से इस अवसर पर श्रीमती श्रीप्रिया रंगनाथन, सचिव (सीपीवी एवं ओआईए) उपस्थित रहीं। (1)
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Met and congratulated Shri @RanjeetkrDass Dangoriya, today at his chambers, on assuming the office of the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
An experienced legislator and an experienced public representative, his deep understanding of parliamentary traditions, legislative procedures, and public affairs will greatly contribute towards ensuring smooth, and constructive proceedings of the House.
I am confident that under his guidance, the Assembly will continue to uphold democratic values and facilitate meaningful discussions dedicated to the welfare and progress of Assam.
Shri S. Koventhan, JS (PSP-II), visited the @rpomumbai , where he conducted a guidance-cum-interaction session with the staff members. Regional Passport Officer, Shri Swapnil Thorat, briefed him on the daily functioning and operations of the RPO.
@passportsevamea@Kove1985
The 454th Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) was inaugurated on 13 April 2026 at Ramnagar, West Champaran, Bihar by Sh. Sunil Kumar, Hon. Member of Parliament Valmiki Nagar, along with Smt. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, in the esteemed presence of Hon. Members of the Legislative Assembly, Bihar, and other distinguished dignitaries.
With this inauguration, Bihar now has 40 passport offices, ensuring coverage across all Lok Sabha constituencies in the State.
This is a testament to the Ministry of External Affairs’ sustained efforts to expand citizen-focused services and improve the last-mile service delivery across the country.
@SecretaryCPVOIA@IPRDBihar@passportsevamea@ranganathan_sr@DDNewslive@cpmgbihar@MEAIndia
PSP Division led by JS( PSP) & CPO conducted a focused Legal Workshop for RPOs to enhance capacity in handling court cases and managing litigation effectively. From procedural clarity to strategic insights, the session aimed at building a more responsive and legally robust framework. The session was enriched by insights from learned ASGI Mr Narasimha Sharma and CGSC Mr Subbu Ranga Bharathi, who shared valuable perspectives on legal strategy and procedure.
पासपोर्ट सेवा आपके द्वार - पासपोर्ट मोबाइल वैन
क्षेत्रीय पासपोर्ट कार्यालय, कोटा द्वारा बारा ज़िले के कलेक्ट्रेट परिसर में 11 से 13 फरवरी 2026 तक तीन दिवसीय पासपोर्ट मोबाइल वैन/कैंप का संचालन किया गया। इस कैंप के माध्यम से बारा ज़िले एवं आसपास के नागरिकों को पासपोर्ट सेवाएँ उनके नजदीकी स्थान पर उपलब्ध कराई जा रही हैं। प्रतिदिन लगभग 40 आवेदनों का निस्तारण किया जा रहा है। कैंप के दौरान बड़ी संख्या में आवेदक निर्धारित तिथियों में इस सुविधा का लाभ उठा रहे हैं। इस पहल का उद्देश्य नागरिकों को सुगम, त्वरित एवं सुलभ पासपोर्ट सेवा प्रदान करना है।
Secretary (CPV & OIA) Sripriya Ranganathan chaired a Regional RPOs Conference. Along with JS (PSP) & CPO Shri B.S. Mubarak, she reviewed the functioning of Passport Offices, PSKs & PoPSKs of the Northern Region, appreciated their good work, and suggested measures to further streamline processes for faster and more transparent passport service delivery to our citizens.
Another step towards leveraging technology for enhancing Ease of Living of the citizens of India.
@MEAIndia has successfully rolled out the upgraded version of its flagship Passport Seva Programme (PSP).
The upgraded version includes the Passport Seva Programme(PSP V2.0), the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0), and the e-Passport, for citizens in India and those who are residing abroad.
🔗 https://t.co/kl3nLcFQ88
Press Release -
Successful Rollout of Passport Seva Programme (PSP V2.0), Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0), and e-Passport...
https://t.co/jZxWQeDQEY
A 3-day Regional Passport Officers' Conference and the celebration of 13th Passport Seva Divas was held in New Delhi from June 23-25, 2025.
In his message, EAM @DrSJaishankar congratulated all partners of the Passport Seva Programme for their dedication in rendering passports and related services collectively to our citizens. ( EAM’s Message : https://t.co/6YnhWJcF14 )
MoS @PmargheritaBJP presided over the high level segment, joined by Secy (CPV & OIA), and JS (PSP & CPO). The RPOs conference witnessed stakeholders of Passport Sewa Programme discuss & deliberate on operational & policy matters with an objective to make further improvements in passport services.
#पूर्णिया:: @MEAIndia एवं @IndiaPostOffice के सौजन्य से तीन दिवसीय पासपोर्ट सेवा कैंप का आयोजन किया गया है | क्षेत्रीय पासपोर्ट अधिकारी, स्वधा रिजवी ने बताया कि पोस्ट ऑफिस पासपोर्ट सेवा केंद्र सभी जिलों में कार्यरत है जो हर दिन लोगों को सेवा देती है।
@passportsevamea
CSS officers contribute significantly to governance, but stagnation hampers their potential. We demand the Central Government's prompt action on the restructuring report for a brighter future. #ExpediteCSS_CRC#CentralSecretariatService@DrJitendraSingh @PMOIndia@narendramodi