RAMBAN, APRIL 28: The Regional Passport Office (RPO) Jammu, under the Ministry of External Affairs-Government of India, today launched a three-day Mobile Passport Van Service Camp at the District Administrative Complex Ramban.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan inaugurated the camp in the presence of Section Officer Sunil Kher and others.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner advised the public to take full advantage of this unique opportunity to apply for passports at their doorstep, especially benefiting those residing in hilly and remote areas. The camp will conclude on April 30, 2026.
The Deputy Commissioner expressed gratitude to the Regional Passport Office Jammu and the Ministry of External Affairs for organizing the Mobile Passport Van Service Camp in the district for the second time. ”District Administration will extend full cooperation to ensure smooth conduct of the camp and facilitate maximum public participation,” he assured. Such initiatives, he said, are making public services more accessible, transparent and citizen-centric, particularly for people living in far-flung and mountainous regions.
The programme is being coordinated by the Section Officer, who also interacted with the media. He stated that similar camps are being held in other districts of the Jammu province and this is the second such camp organized in District Ramban.
He further added that the camp shall particularly benefit physically challenged individuals, elderly citizens and weaker sections of society. “Biometric capture and document verification are being carried out on the site and after due processing and police verification, passports will be delivered to applicants at their doorsteps” he added.