Version 2 of the Passport Seva Program is an expansion of Version 1 of the Passport Seva Program.
Highlights:
It’s a web-based service, established as part of the National E-Government Plan.
The Indian government plans to deploy e-Passports in the near future for citizens renewing or applying for new passports.
The primary goal of e-passports is to increase their security. It will facilitate immigration. It’s a step up from a standard passport.
A chip is included in the E-Passports. The chip contains the holder’s personal information, including biographical information.
Unauthorized data access is prevented as a result of this. National Informatics Centre and IIT Kanpur developed the Software for the E-Passport.
The E-Passports were created in conformity with ICAO guidelines. The International Civil Aviation Organization is known as ICAO.