Telangana Police Wins National Award for Excellence in Passport Verification
Hyderabad, June 12 (TNT): Telangana Police has been selected for the prestigious “Institutional Performance Award for State Police” by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in recognition of its outstanding performance in passport verification services during the financial year 2025-26.
The award acknowledges the State Police’s efficiency, transparency and timely verification of passport applications, a critical component of the passport issuance process.
The selection was formally communicated by B.S. Mubarak, Joint Secretary (PSP) and Chief Passport Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, in a letter addressed to Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand.
The award will be presented during the Passport Seva Divas and Passport Officers’ Conference scheduled to be held on June 18 and 19 at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi.
Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will present the award to DGP C. V. Anand on June 19 as part of the Passport Seva Divas celebrations.
Welcoming the recognition, the DGP said police verification is one of the most important stages in the passport issuance process and that the award reflects the dedication and professionalism of Telangana Police personnel in providing prompt, transparent and citizen-centric services.
The Ministry of External Affairs has also invited the DGP to participate in the high-level segment of the Passport Seva Divas and Passport Officers’ Conference, noting that his presence would contribute significantly to the event.
According to the police department, the achievement was made possible through a technology-driven verification system, streamlined procedures and a sustained focus on efficient public service delivery.
Senior police officials said the national-level recognition has enhanced the reputation of Telangana Police and would serve as a motivation to continue delivering faster, transparent and people-friendly services.
The award marks another milestone in Telangana Police’s efforts to strengthen public service delivery through technology-enabled policing and administrative excellence.
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