India, March 25 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond March 31, 2026, for a further period of five years, extending it until March 31, 2031, with a budget outlay of Rs.1,800 crore.

The IVFRT platform aims to integrate and streamline key functions related to immigration, visa issuance, and the registration of foreigners in India. Its core objective is to modernize and upgrade immigration and visa services through a secure, efficient, and integrated service delivery framework. According to the government, the initiative is designed to facilitate legitimate travel while strengthening national security.

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