New Delhi, June 24 -- As India marks the 14th Passport Seva Divas, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday extended appreciation to all passport officials across India and the Missions and Posts abroad for their service and commitment to the citizens.

In a post on X, he highlighted how over the years, India's passport services have undergone a remarkable transformation. From the introduction of e-Passports and Passport Seva Programme 2.0 to the expanding network of Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs), significant strides have been made in making services more accessible, efficient and secure.

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