Archive · 20 May 2025
India's Revamped OCI Portal Launched by Home Minister
The Indian government has launched a new and improved website, or portal, for Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs).
This new portal is designed to make it easier for OCIs to access services and stay connected to India.
The portal has a friendlier design and updated features.
This should make it easier for those with OCI cards, and those applying for them, to interact with the government.
The government hopes this modernization will improve the experience for all OCIs.
Home Minister Amit Shah launched the revamped OCI portal.
The portal is for the existing five million OCI cardholders and new applicants.
The portal aims to provide a user-friendly experience.
PM Modi praised the initiative on X.
The new portal will simplify the registration process for OCIs.
- Who
- Overseas citizens of India and new applicants
- What
- Launch of the revamped OCI portal
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To provide a user-friendly experience and facilitate the stay of OCI cardholders in India.
- Launched By
- Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
- Purpose
- Enhance digital experience for OCI cardholders
- Launch Date
- Monday
- OCI Cardholders
- 5 million
