MEA inaugurates Post Office Passport Seva Kendra in tribal region of Andhra Pradesh
New Passport Seva Kendra Opens in Araku, Andhra Pradesh
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has opened a new Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in the tribal region of Araku, Alluri Seetharamaraju district, Andhra Pradesh. This marks the 443rd POPSK in India and the 8th under the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Visakhapatnam.
The inauguration was attended by Gumma Thanuja Rani, Member of Parliament of Araku, Regam Matyalingam, MLA of Araku, and KJ Srinivasa, Joint Secretary (Passport Seva Programme) & Chief Passport Officer from the MEA, along with other officials.
This new center is part of the government's effort to make passport services more accessible, especially in remote areas. It will serve residents of several villages in the Araku Valley, including Araku, Palakonda, Kurupam, Parvathipuram, Paderu, and Rampachodavaram.
Thanuja Rani highlighted the benefits to the local community and the improvement in public service delivery. The center will initially handle 50 appointments per day, with the potential to increase based on demand.
The Government of India has been working on e-Governance initiatives to enhance public service delivery, including reforms in passport services through the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Division.
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Passport Seva Kendra
A Passport Seva Kendra is a place where people can go to apply for a passport, which is a document needed to travel to other countries. It helps people with the process of getting their passport.
Araku
Araku is a beautiful valley located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is known for its scenic beauty and coffee plantations.
Ministry of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs is a part of the Indian government that deals with India's relations with other countries. They also handle things like passports and visas for people traveling abroad.
e-Governance
e-Governance means using technology, like computers and the internet, to make government services easier and faster for people to use. It helps in improving the delivery of services to the public.
Underserved regions
Underserved regions are areas that do not have easy access to important services like healthcare, education, or government facilities. The government tries to improve services in these areas to help the people living there.
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