| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Paperless, contactless passport verification via DigiLocker. |
| Launching Ministries | Ministry of Electronics and IT (MEITY) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). |
| Key Feature | Passport Verification Records (PVRs) accessible/shared via DigiLocker. |
| Objective | Streamline passport application/verification; efficient, transparent, digitally verifiable. |
| Paperless Benefit | Eliminates physical document handling; PVRs stored in DigiLocker. |
| Security | Digitally verified records; reduces tampering/forgery risks. |
| Contactless Advantage | Reduces in-person visits; aligns with post-pandemic protocols. |
| Integration | PVR joins Official Verification Documents (OVD) in DigiLocker. |
| Digital India Alignment | Supports digitization of governance; reduces bureaucratic delays. |
| Workflow | PVR auto-pushed to DigiLocker; downloadable/shareable for authorized agencies. |
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