Passport Seva Kendras catering to only 50% of demand for appointments owing to COVID-19Amidst the furore over recognition of vaccines globally, the demand for passport related services has seen an increase, prompting a longer waiting period. According to officials of Regional Passport Office (RPO), Bengaluru, since the lockdown norms were lifted in June, passport services were opened gradually and partially, and have received a big response. Regional Passport Officer Bharath Kumar Kuthati told The Hindu that only 50% appointments are being given across Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office PSKs. Vaccine passportCitizens have the option of linking their passport number with their vaccination status by registering the number as the ID on the COWIN portal. | Photo Credit: T. NARAYANFor those who wish, the Central government has facilitated the option of linking their passport number with their vaccination status by registering the number as the ID on the COWIN portal.

Source: The Hindu July 05, 2021 06:15 UTC