Indian passport: In a bid to streamline the passport issuance process, the external affairs ministry has developed a new app called ‘mPassport Police App’, which is being rolled out in New Delhi. The app, developed by the consular, passport, and visa division of the ministry, is expected to reduce the time for police verification of passport applicants to five days, cutting the current time of 15 days by two-thirds. This will also help reduce complaints about the misuse of the verification process and make it more transparent.
The App and Its Benefits: Revolutionizing the Passport Issuance Process
The app is being launched along with 350 tablets that will be given to personnel of the Special Branch of Delhi Police, who are responsible for verifying the antecedents of passport applicants. GPS and geo-tagging features of the tablets will ensure greater accuracy and speed in the verification process, and the secure submission of documents in digital format will help make the process paperless.
mPassport Police App and Tablets: Reducing Verification Time and Tackling Misuse
This app will help cut down on the time and effort required for police verification, making the passport issuance process more efficient. The GPS and geo-tagging features of the tablets will help track the verification process, ensuring greater accountability and transparency. This will also help reduce complaints about the misuse of the verification process.
The Role of SMART Policing in the Deployment of the App and Tablets in New Delhi
The deployment of the app and tablets has been described as an example of SMART policing, which emphasizes the use of technology to make the police force more sensitive, modern, alert, and accountable. The tablets will allow the submission of digital documents and help reduce unnecessary layers in the verification process. This will also help reduce the time taken for passport issuance, making the process more efficient and convenient.Tthe ‘mPassport Police App’ is a welcome development for passport applicants who have had to endure long waits for police verification. This app will help make the passport issuance process more efficient and transparent, reducing the time taken for verification and ensuring greater accuracy and speed. By making use of technology, the police force will be able to make the process of passport issuance faster and more convenient for citizens, enabling them to travel more easily and with greater peace of mind.
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