SynopsisThe Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card ensures completely online processing, reduces paperwork and administrative costs, strengthens data management and centralised tracking, and integrates with digital immigration systems for real-time verification at airports.ANIUnion Home Minister Amit ShahNEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched the FCRA 2.0 portal and e-OCI Card and said the upgraded facilities will resolve the difficulties faced by those receiving foreign donations through the portal and new OCI system will bring greater convenience to people.Saying that prior to 2014, the FCRA system was entangled in files and procedures and was beyond proper oversight, which is crucial for both national security and development, Shah said since the Modi government assumed office, the system was strengthened. The revamped FCRA portal will significantly enhance the ease of operations for organisations, he added. The home minister further said that over the past few years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of applications and the flow of foreign donations. Keeping this in view, reducing paperwork and ensuring real-time, effective monitoring of foreign contributions is very important for the country's security.The Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card ensures completely online processing, reduces paperwork and administrative costs, strengthens data management and centralised tracking, and integrates with digital immigration systems for real-time verification at airports. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now