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Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme.
The scheme is extended for a period of five years, from April 2026 to March 2031.
IVFRT is a mission-mode project aimed at creating a secure, integrated framework for managing the entire lifecycle of travellers.
It modernizes and upgrades India's immigration and visa services, enhancing national security and ease of travel.
The IVFRT Scheme is a flagship e-governance initiative by the Indian government, primarily managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It aims to create a robust, integrated, and secure system for all aspects of a foreign national's interaction with Indian authorities. This includes streamlining visa application and issuance, facilitating immigration clearance at entry/exit points, and ensuring efficient registration and tracking of foreigners during their stay in India. The scheme leverages technology to enhance national security, improve administrative efficiency, and provide better services to international travellers.
Simple Analogy: Imagine a comprehensive digital system that acts as a 'smart gatekeeper' and 'guest manager' for an entire country. It processes all entry requests (visas), checks people in and out at borders (immigration), and keeps a digital record of where foreign visitors are and what they're doing during their stay, all to ensure security and smooth administration.
Nodal ministry responsible for the overall policy, implementation, and oversight of the IVFRT scheme, as it pertains to internal security, immigration, and visa policies.
An organization under the MHA, directly responsible for immigration services at various entry/exit points (airports, seaports, land borders) and for utilizing the IVFRT system for operational purposes.
IVFRT is a prime example of e-governance, leveraging information and communication technology to deliver government services efficiently and transparently.
The scheme significantly contributes to national security by enabling effective monitoring and tracking of foreign nationals, thereby mitigating potential threats.
By streamlining visa and immigration processes, IVFRT facilitates smoother entry and exit for foreign investors and tourists, positively impacting economic activities and tourism.
The scheme aligns with the broader Digital India vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
GS Paper II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors; GS Paper III: Internal Security.
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Government Schemes.
General Awareness: Internal Security, Government Initiatives.
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Answer: None
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Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
High for government schemes and internal security.
Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking Scheme.
A project under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) with clear objectives, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
The agency responsible for immigration services in India, operating under the MHA.