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Bhopal Passport Office Launched Braille and Sign Language Services
Why in News?
The Regional Passport Office in Bhopal has launched Braille script materials and sign language services to improve accessibility of passport services for differently-abled applicants.
Key Points
- Objective: The initiative aims to make passport services more inclusive and accessible for visually impaired, speech-impaired, and hearing-impaired applicants.
- Inauguration: The initiative was inaugurated by B. S. Mubarak, Joint Secretary of the Passport Seva Programme and Chief Passport Officer.
- Braille Initiative: Special Braille booklets have been introduced explaining the entire passport application process, including required documents for ECR and Non-ECR categories, types of applications such as Normal and Tatkal, and important guidelines.
- The sign language videos are linked with QR codes, enabling applicants to easily access online resources and detailed information regarding passport procedures.
- Grievance Redressal Cell: It was also established at the Regional Passport Office to address public complaints and provide prompt resolution related to passport services.
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