India has launched e-passports in several cities, integrating electronic features with traditional passport design under the Passport Seva Programme 2.0. These e-passports contain an RFID chip for ...

For those wondering about the big bold Indian passport changes, here are five things you need to know. Read on: Introduction of e-Passports : India has started to roll out chip-enabled e-passports ...

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India's e-passport aims to enhance data integrity and prevent duplication. Launched as part of the Passport Seva Programme on April 1, 2024, it combines paper and electronic features for secure ...

Tamil Nadu started issuing e-passports to Indian citizens on March 3, 2025, at the Regional Passport Office in Chennai. An Indian Express report indicated that a total of 20,729 e-passports were ...

The old Indian passport (left) and the new one with a new design and extra safety features that was introduced in 2021. Picture used for illustrative purposes. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives.