The day is observed to commemorate the enactment of the Passports Act, 1967, which forms the legal basis for passport issuance in India.
The Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0 has improved passport services through e-Passports, Passport Seva Mobile Vans, Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs).
The passport service network has expanded from 77 Passport Seva Kendras in 2014 to 545 Passport Seva Kendras and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras across the country.
The day recognises the contributions of officials and stakeholders involved in passport service delivery across India.
It highlights the commitment of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to provide efficient, secure, transparent and citizen-centric passport services.