A special Passport Mela will be organized on April 18, 2026, across West Bengal, including a center in Kharagpur (POPSK), to expedite passport services. Over 2,400 appointments will be available across 11 locations, including Kolkata PSK and several POPSKs like Kharagpur, to speed up processing.
Key Details for the April 18, 2026, Passport Mela:
- Locations: Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) including Kolkata, Kharagpur, Asansol, Barrackpore, Beadon Street, Howrah, Serampore, Bardhaman, Chinsurah, Dumdum, and Jadavpur.
- Appointment Requirement: Applicants must apply online and book an appointment in advance via the official website, www.passportindia.gov.in.
- Kharagpur Centre: The POPSK at Kharagpur is among the centers offering 40 appointments.
- Appointment Capacity: The Regional Passport Office, Kolkata, announced 2,000 appointments for PSK Kolkata and 40 appointments for each POPSK, totaling over 2,400 slots.
- Process: Only those with confirmed online appointments for April 18, 2026, will be permitted to enter.
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Applicants should use the official Passport Seva website to secure their slots and ensure all required documents are ready for processing.