(a) whether the Government is considering a proposal to issue electronic passports;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by when the said proposal is likely to be implemented?
(a) whether the Government is considering a proposal to issue electronic passports;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by when the said proposal is likely to be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a & b) The Government has to examine the feasibility of the proposal from its technical, financial and operational aspects since it is a very major project that has several ramifications and will have to be implemented all over the country and in Indian Missions/Posts abroad.
(c) Does not arise.