'No' SIR data used for processing passport applications, renewals: Govt tells Parliament - The Economic Times

The Ministry of External Affairs told Parliament it has not sought or used Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data for passport applications or renewals. It said passports follow the Passports Act, ICAO norms explain the use of "nationality", and India currently enjoys visa-free access to 27 countries, visa-on-arrival in 47 and e-visas in 66.

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