Ghaziabad Passport Office Sets Record: Over 355,000 Passports Issued in 2025

Ghaziabad Passport Services Reach New Heights

The Regional Passport Office in Ghaziabad has set a new benchmark in public service delivery, issuing 355,095 passports in 2025, alongside 11,308 Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). This marks the highest number of passports issued in a single year, reflecting both rising demand and improved efficiency.

Key Highlights:

• Record Issuance: 355,095 passports issued in 2025, surpassing 323,286 in 2024.
• Service Area: The office caters to 13 districts, including Gautam Buddha Nagar and Meerut.
• Efficiency Gains: Pendency reduced significantly due to proactive measures.
• Citizen Centric Initiatives:
• Passport Mobile Van (launched in September 2024) expanded outreach.
• Passport Adalats addressed pending cases swiftly.
• Passport Melas facilitated bulk processing and faster issuance.
• Impact: Enhanced accessibility and reduced waiting times for applicants across the region.

This achievement underscores the Ministry of External Affairs’ push for digitalization, decentralization, and citizen friendly reforms in passport services, making Ghaziabad a model for efficiency and innovation in public administration.

Sources: MSN, Times of India, Siyasat Par Nazar News