The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the 'Passport Verification Records (PVR)' feature on the DigiLocker platform on December 4, 2025. This feature allows citizens to access and store their passport verification records digitally, eliminating the need for physical documents during police verification processes for passport applications. DigiLocker, launched in 2015 under India's Digital India programme, has over 30 crore registered users and stores 700+ crore documents for 2,400+ issuers. The PVR integration marks a significant step in digitising the passport issuance workflow — currently, police verification (the process of confirming a passport applicant's address and antecedents) involves physical forms and manual submission. The digitalisation of PVR will reduce processing time, improve transparency, and minimise intermediary corruption in the passport verification system. The initiative aligns with the Ministry of External Affairs' e-Passport programme (chip-embedded passports) and the broader Digital India framework. Rajasthan has been a key participant in DigiLocker adoption — several Rajasthan government documents including domicile certificates, caste certificates, and Jan Aadhar cards are now accessible via DigiLocker.
DigiLocker Adds 'Passport Verification Records' Feature; National e-Governance Division Strengthens Digital Document Ecosystem
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the 'Passport Verification Records (PVR)' feature on the DigiLocker platform on December 4, 2025. This feature allows citizens to access and store their passport verification records digitally, eliminating the need for physical documents during police verification processes for passport applications. DigiLocker, launched in 2015 under India's Digital India programme, has over 30 crore registered users and stores 700+ crore documents for 2,400+ issuers. The PVR integration marks a significant step in digitising the passport issuance workflow — currently, police verification (the process of confirming a passport applicant's address and antecedents) involves physical forms and manual submission. The digitalisation of PVR will reduce processing time, improve transparency, and minimise intermediary corruption in the passport verification system. The initiative aligns with the Ministry of External Affairs' e-Passport programme (chip-embedded passports) and the broader Digital India framework. Rajasthan has been a key participant in DigiLocker adoption — several Rajasthan government documents including domicile certificates, caste certificates, and Jan Aadhar cards are now accessible via DigiLocker.
Key facts
- NeGD launched Passport Verification Records feature on DigiLocker on December 4, 2025.
- The feature allows citizens to access and store passport verification records digitally.
- DigiLocker has more than 65.01 crore registered users and more than 950 crore issued documents.
- The PVR integration reduces processing time and minimises corruption in passport verification.
- DigiLocker was launched in 2015 under the Digital India programme with 2,400+ issuers.
- Rajasthan government documents including domicile and caste certificates are accessible via DigiLocker.
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Q: Explain how DigiLocker's Passport Verification Records integration strengthens Digital India and reduces intermediary corruption in passport issuance.
Answer (50 words):
On 4 December 2025, the National e-Governance Division under MeitY launched Passport Verification Records on DigiLocker. Launched in 2015 under Digital India, DigiLocker has over 30 crore registered users and stores more than 700 crore documents for 2,400 plus issuers. The integration digitises police verification, cutting processing time and intermediary corruption.
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Which new feature was added to DigiLocker in December 2025?
DigiLocker added Passport Verification Records feature as part of the National e-Governance Plan.
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What is the 'Passport Verification Records' feature launched on DigiLocker in December 2025?
The Passport Verification Records (PVR) feature was launched on DigiLocker on December 4, 2025 by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY. It allows citizens to access and store passport verification records digitally, eliminating the need for physical documents during police verification for passport applications.
Which ministry and division launched the PVR feature on DigiLocker?
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Passport Verification Records feature on DigiLocker on December 4, 2025.
When was DigiLocker launched and what are its current statistics?
DigiLocker was launched in 2015 under the Digital India programme. As of recent data, it has over 30 crore registered users, stores more than 700 crore documents, and supports over 2,400 issuers.
How does the PVR feature on DigiLocker benefit citizens applying for passports?
The PVR feature reduces processing time for passport applications and minimises opportunities for corruption in the police verification process by digitising the records, eliminating the requirement for physical document submission.
What Rajasthan-specific documents are accessible on DigiLocker?
Rajasthan government documents including domicile certificates and caste certificates are accessible via DigiLocker, enabling citizens to use them digitally for various government services without carrying physical copies.
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