India extends IVFRT immigration scheme for 5 years with Rs 1,800 crore
India extends IVFRT immigration scheme for 5 years with Rs 1,800 crore
Cabinet approves a five-year extension of the IVFRT immigration and visa tracking scheme with a Rs 1,800 crore outlay to boost security and streamline processing.
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) scheme for five more years, through March 2031, with an outlay of Rs 1,800 crore. The move aims to bolster national security and streamline the visa and immigration process by inter-linking multiple databases for informed decision‑making.
The IVFRT platform connects functions related to immigration, visa issuance, and the registration of foreigners within a single integrated service delivery framework. In practice, this means better data sharing across agencies, faster processing, and more precise tracking of foreign visitors while maintaining safeguards. Government officials say the upgrade will modernize operations and help immigration officers assess risk and verify documents more efficiently.
By tying together databases and processes, the scheme seeks to reduce delays, improve accuracy, and support a more transparent system for legitimate travelers. The five-year extension reflects ongoing priorities in digital governance and security, with the aim of balancing smoother travel with robust border controls.
