NEW DELHI: Chip enabled e-passports with high security features may soon be rolled out as Government has started preparation for introducing it.
Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said the Government has given approval for procurement of electronic contactless inlays for manufacturing of e-passports.
He said Nasik-based India Security Press (ISP) has been authorised to float a global tender for procurement of the contactless inlays along with its operating system.
The personal particulars of the applicants would be digitally signed and stored in the chip. (AGENCIES)
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