TCS bags phase 2 of Centre's passport plan valued at up to Rs 8,000 cr

In the next phase of program, TCS will refresh existing facilities and systems, and develop new solutions to enable issuance of e-passports using technologies such as biometrics, data analytics, etc

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has again chosen Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to implement the second phase of the Passport Seva Program, the country’s largest mission critical e-governance programme till date. TCS will be managing the project for another nine-and-a-half years, which can be extended for two more years.

While the company did not disclose the financial details of the contract, analysts tracking the company said the deal could be in the range of Rs 6,000-8,000 crore.

“The issuance of e-passports for enhanced customer satisfaction, increased security and next level of citizen experience will also be unveiled,” the MEA said in