Seamless passport service serves as engine for prosperous, Viksit Bharat: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India's passport issuance has reached over 13.8 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year. He highlighted the democratization of the service, noting a significant increase in the number of Passport Seva Kendras since 2014.
Why it matters
The expansion of passport services reflects India's growing global connectivity and administrative efficiency in public service delivery.
The passport delivery process today has become “truly democratised”, and this seamless service serves as an engine for a prosperous, globally connected and Viksit Bharat, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday (June 19, 2026).
The article reports on government statistics and ministerial statements without significant editorializing.
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