Pune, 25 June 2026

​Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune celebrated Passport Seva Divas 2026 to commemorate the enactment of the Passports Act, 1967 and reaffirm its commitment to providing efficient, secure, transparent and citizen-centric passport services.

Passport Seva Divas is observed every year on 24 June to mark the enactment of the Passports Act, 1967, which serves as the foundation of passport issuance and related services in India. The day recognizes the efforts of all stakeholders involved in passport service delivery and highlights the Ministry of External Affairs' commitment to continually improving services for citizens.

In today's interconnected world, a passport is much more than a travel document. It is a powerful instrument of global mobility that enables citizens to pursue education, employment, business opportunities and cultural exchanges across international borders. It also serves as an important symbol of national identity and India's growing engagement with the world.

Over the years, India's Passport Seva Programme has undergone a remarkable transformation through technology-driven and citizen-centric reforms. The Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 has further strengthened service delivery by making passport services more accessible, efficient and transparent. Initiatives such as e-Passports, Passport Seva Mobile Vans and the extensive network of Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) have significantly enhanced citizens' access to passport services across the country.

The Passport Seva ecosystem has expanded substantially from 77 Passport Seva Kendras in 2014 to 545 Passport Seva Kendras and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras today, ensuring that passport services reach even remote and underserved areas. This collaborative effort between the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts has brought passport services closer to citizens and simplified the passport application process.

As part of Passport Seva Divas 2026 celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs organized the Annual Regional Passport Officers' Conference in New Delhi from 17–19 June 2026. The conference focused on enhancing passport service delivery through discussions on capacity building, grievance redressal, security, inter-ministerial coordination and adoption of best practices.

Addressing the conference, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted the transformation of passport services into a citizen-centric and digitally driven model. He emphasized that initiatives such as e-Passports, Passport Seva Mobile Vans and the expanded network of PSKs and POPSKs have significantly improved accessibility and strengthened global mobility for Indian citizens. He further noted that the Conference focused on improving service delivery through regular public feedback, and said efficient passport issuance remains a key enabler for building a "global workforce for a global workplace.

Regional Passport Office, Pune has undertaken several citizen-centric initiatives to improve service delivery and accessibility. The office regularly conducts Open Houses for grievance redressal, deploys Mobile Passport Vans to bring services closer to citizens, and organizes training and awareness programmes for police authorities and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient passport processing and timely verification.

As part of the Passport Seva Divas celebrations, Regional Passport Office, Pune also organized a health check-up camp for its staff, reaffirming its commitment to employee well-being and fostering a healthy workplace environment.

Regional Passport Office, Pune remains dedicated to further strengthening passport services through continuous process improvements, public outreach initiatives and adoption of digital solutions. Through its network of Passport Seva Kendras and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras, the office strives to provide timely, secure and hassle-free passport services to applicants across its jurisdiction.

On the occasion of Passport Seva Divas, Regional Passport Office, Pune expresses its gratitude to citizens, police authorities, India Post, service providers and all officials associated with the passport ecosystem for their valuable contribution towards strengthening passport service delivery. The office reiterates its commitment to delivering faster, secure, transparent and seamless passport services while upholding the highest standards of public service.

PIB Pune | Harshal Akude/Priti Malandkar

 

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