Passport Seva Mobile Van Service launched in northeast India

Initiative is part of ongoing "Passport Seva Aapke Dwar"

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REGIONAL, July 14, 2025: Joint Secretary for the Passport Seva Project and Chief Passport Officer at the Ministry of External Affairs Dr KJ Srinivasa launched the Passport Seva Mobile Van Service at Gauhati University. This is attributed to a move to make passport services more accessible to citizens in remote areas.

The initiative is part of the Ministry's ongoing "Passport Seva Aapke Dwar" programme aimed at extending passport services to far-flung rural and remote locations in the North Eastern region.

The newly launched mobile van service will be deployed across remote areas in the region allowing citizens to submit their passport applications conveniently.

This service is set to ensure the last-mile delivery of passports and related services. Currently, there are six Passport Seva Kendras and 19 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras operating across six North Eastern states under the Regional Passport Office (RPO).

Dr Srinivasa highlighted that the mobile van is a "one-stop shop" where applicants can complete all necessary procedures for passport application submission. He also noted that one mobile van has been provided to each of the 37 RPOs across the country, with plans to increase the number of vans in the future.

This latest development marks a significant milestone in the Ministry's broader goal of enhancing accessibility to government services and bringing them closer to the people of India.

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