India's Biometric E-Passport Cities
India has been progressively rolling out enhanced security features for its travel documents. The introduction of chip-enabled biometric e-passports is a significant step in this direction, aiming to improve security and streamline the immigration process.
As of the specified date, April 2025, the initiative covered a specific number of major urban centers. Based on government reports and the official rollout plan:
- The chip-enabled biometric e-passports were launched in 13 cities.
This expansion is part of a larger strategy to modernize passport services and align with international standards for traveler identification and data security.
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