New Delhi: Lauding the passport issuing authorities across the country, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar talked about taking up more reforms, through which passport delivery system could be eased for the citizens of the country.
Speaking at the 7th Passport Seva Divas celebrations, the External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said: "The mandate of my ministry is to ensure good governance and a transparent, efficient, timely, effective, reliable, assured and accountable public delivery system. Issue of passports would definitely remain a core area for us."
He further elaborated saying, "As we move ahead our focus would continue to remain on proactive outreach and further simplification of the rules and processes for issuing passport without compromising the legitimate security concerns."
At the event, the External Affairs Minister also awarded several passport issuing authority officials for their relentless service.
"I congratulate the winners of the Passport Seva Puraskars and hope that they would continue to serve the public with even higher zeal, enthusiasm and dedication," he added.
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