Revamped OCI Portal Launched: A New Era in Digital Governance for Overseas Indians
New Delhi, May 19, 2025 — In a landmark initiative aimed at simplifying services for the Indian diaspora, Union Home Minister Amit Shah today launched the revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the development, calling it a “major step forward in boosting citizen-friendly digital governance.”
The updated portal, now live at ociservices.gov.in, integrates modern features designed to improve user experience, security, and transparency for more than 5 million OCI cardholders globally.
🚀 Key Features of the New OCI Portal
The enhanced portal introduces several user-centric features:
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✅ Modern, intuitive interface for easy navigation
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✅ Auto-filled user profile during application
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✅ Dashboard view for application tracking
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✅ Integrated payment gateway for smoother transactions
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✅ Categorized document upload system based on application type
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✅ Built-in image cropping tool for photos and signatures
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✅ Enhanced data security with SSL encryption and multi-factor authentication
These upgrades align with the Indian government’s Digital India mission, providing faster, more accessible public services for the global Indian community.
🛂 About the OCI Scheme
Launched in 2005, the OCI program allows eligible Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to enjoy multiple benefits, including:
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🛬 Lifelong visa-free travel to India
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📈 Investment opportunities
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🎓 Educational and economic rights
However, individuals who are or have been citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh, or whose ancestors held such citizenship, are not eligible for OCI registration.
🗣 PM Modi’s Endorsement
Taking to social media, Prime Minister Modi stated:
“A major step forward in boosting citizen-friendly digital governance. The revamped OCI portal reflects our commitment to better serving the Indian diaspora with efficiency and transparency.”
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