Revamped OCI Portal Launch
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of a revamped OCI portal aimed at simplifying the registration process for Overseas Citizens.
Key Features of the New Portal
- Updated user interface to enhance ease of use.
- Advanced security features for safer transactions.
- User-friendly experience tailored for over 5 million existing OCI cardholders and new users.
Background Information on the OCI Scheme
- The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme was introduced through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in 2005.
- It allows persons of Indian origin to register as Overseas Citizens of India.
Eligibility Criteria for OCI
- Individuals who were citizens of India on or after January 26, 1950, or were eligible to become citizens on that date.
- Exclusions include individuals who are or had been citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh, or whose parent, grandparent, or great grandparent were citizens of these countries.
