To improve access in the isolated Northeast, a passport Seva mobile van was flagged off in Guwahati.
In a move to improve passport service accessibility in remote and rural areas of Northeast India, the Ministry of External Affairs launched the Passport Seva Mobile Van service in Guwahati as part of its “Passport Seva Aapke Dwar” programme. Inaugurated by Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Joint Secretary and Chief Passport Officer, the mobile van will enable residents in far-flung regions under the Guwahati Regional Passport Office to complete the entire passport application process without traveling to distant Passport Seva Kendras. This initiative aims to strengthen last-mile delivery of citizen services and promote inclusive, citizen-friendly governance. Dr. Srinivasa highlighted that similar vans have been allocated to each of the 37 Regional Passport Offices nationwide, with plans for further expansion.

