After a positive response from Android users, Ministry of External Affairs today expanded its app services for iOS and Windows devices too.
The mPassportSeva Mobile App is a first of its kind government app launched to make passport-related services speedy, convenient and transparent.
The app was launched on July 11 on Android platforms.
During the launch, MEA's spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said,"For some it (MEA launching a mobile app) may be a small thing. This is a great leap of faith for us."
This is one of the largest projects of the Government of India under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) being executed in public-private-partnership mode with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as the private partner. The project is already operational and servicing citizens through 77 Passport Seva Kendras across India.
mPassport Seva is designed primarily for the citizens who are interested in Passport related information only. It's a light weight, easy to use app that provides specific details on areas such as Location of centers, Fee, Application Status, Contact Information and other General Information.
Key features:
* The app provides information on various steps involved to obtain a passport related service and where to call in case of queries or concerns.
* The users are able to search for a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or District Passport Cell (DPC). Citizens living overseas can find out relevant information about the Missions/Posts abroad. For certain states and districts, the users can search for Police Stations as well.
* Fee Calculator feature of the application enables users to find out the required fee based on the service and mode of submission.
* The users can track status of their passport applications using file number and date of birth. For dispatched passports, the delivery status can also be tracked.
The app for iOS platform which is of the size of less than 1 MB requires iOS 5.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The Windows version of the app runs on Windows Phone 8 as well as Windows Phone 7.5.
MEA's initiative sure is pathbreaking towards e-governance. This app does have some useful information. It has already crossed 1 lakh downloads on Google Play Store.
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