Representational imageExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Friday said that the Central government is working to roll out e-Passports to make easier international travel and enable protection against identity theft and greater data security. Reaffirming the government`s commitment to improving citizen experience and public delivery, Jaishankar delivered a message on the occasion of the Passport Seva Divas. The Ministry is also working to roll out e-passports for Indian citizens which would make easier international travel and enable protection against identity theft and greater data security," he said in conclusion. READ | Delhi’s IGI becomes India's first airport to run entirely on hydro and solar powerWhat is an e-passport? Countries including Ireland, Zimbabwe, Malawai, India's neighbours Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, among others have rolled out e-passports, states data issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Source: dna June 25, 2022 09:30 UTC