Hyderabad, May 13 -- The Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) in Hyderabad and various other cities have started issuing advanced e-passports to Indian citizens.

The initiative which is part of the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0 seeks to improve security and streamline international travel with cutting-edge technology.

What makes e-passports different?

The new e-passport integrates a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and an antenna embedded within the passport cover, marked by a distinctive gold-colored symbol.

The passport stores biometric and personal data securely. It reduces the risks of forgery and identity theft. The Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) makes sure that the data protection is ensured.

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