MHA Adds 11 New Ports for E-Visa Holders, Total Reaches 88
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Why in news
The Ministry of Home Affairs expanded the list of international ports for e-visa holders to 88 to streamline travel and boost the electronic visa regime.
Background
The MHA added 11 new entry points, including 9 land ports and 2 airports (Bhopal and Tirupati). Currently, 78% of all visas issued by India are electronic, with 95% of e-visa applications processed within 72 hours.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal ports for e-visa holders: 88 (37 airports, 38 seaports, and 13 land ports)
- PlaceBhopal and Tirupati airports are now designated e-visa entry points
- Fact78% of all Indian visas are currently electronic
- BodyMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for visa processing and border security
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of the e-visa regime balances the objectives of promoting tourism and ease of doing business with national security concerns.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ease of doing business/tourism boost
- Technological surveillance and security
- Digital infrastructure for border management
Keywords: Ease of Doing Business · Border Management · Digital Governance · National Security · Tourism Promotion
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