National Award for Telangana in Passport Services - Grand Honour for C.V. Anand

The Telangana Police have been honoured with the prestigious Institutional Performance Award for State Police by the Ministry of External Affairs for their outstanding performance in passport verification services. The award was presented to Telangana DGP C.V. Anand by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during the Passport Seva Divas celebrations held in New Delhi. The recognition highlights Telangana’s commitment to delivering fast, transparent, and citizen-friendly passport services.

During the 2025–26 financial year, Telangana Police completed verification for nearly 99 percent of over 8.67 lakh passport applications, with most cases being processed within five to seven days. The AI-enabled VeriFast platform, developed under the leadership of DGP C.V. Anand, has significantly improved efficiency by detecting suspicious applications and streamlining verification procedures. This marks the seventh national-level award received by Telangana Police in the passport services domain since 2015.