Hyderabad: The Telangana police have been recognized with the 'Institutional Performance Award for State Police' by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for their exceptional work in passport verification services.
Award Presentation
Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar presented the award to Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand on Friday during the Passport Seva Divas celebrations and Regional Passport Officers' Conference. The event was held from June 17 to 19 at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in New Delhi.
Top Rank Achievement
Telangana police secured the first position among all state police organizations in the country for delivering fast, transparent, and citizen-centric passport verification. This process is a critical step in the passport issuance system.
Impressive Performance in 2025-26
During the 2025-26 period, Telangana police processed 7.73 lakh passport verification requests out of 7.87 lakh received, achieving a 99% processing rate. The average turnaround time was just 5 to 7 days.
VeriFast: The Technology Behind Success
According to a statement from the DGP's office, the key factor behind this achievement is VeriFast, a technology-driven passport verification system. The system was initially developed by the Cyberabad police in 2014 when CV Anand served as the commissioner. It was adopted statewide in 2015. VeriFast utilizes artificial intelligence and data-matching algorithms to cross-verify applicant details against the CCTNS database and previous passport records. This helps identify discrepancies, duplicates, or criminal antecedents effectively.
Seventh National Recognition
This award marks the seventh national recognition for Telangana police since 2015. DGP CV Anand stated that the award reflects the dedication and service spirit of the state police and will inspire the department to continue delivering better and faster services to citizens.
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