NEW DELHI: With the nationwide rollout of e-passports, a major technological upgrade designed to enhance security and streamline global mobility is on the cards for Indian passport holders. Introduced under the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0), the initiative represents one of the most ambitious e-governance projects undertaken in the country, which integrates cutting-edge digital tools into the travel documentation system.

What makes the E-Passport different?

At the core of the e-passport is a contactless RFID microchip embedded in the back cover, accompanied by a small antenna. This chip securely stores a traveller’s personal details, demographic information, and facial biometric data, all of which are protected by Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) digital signatures. These cry

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