Received the Institutional Performance Award for State Police from Hon’ble Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at Passport Seva Divas 2026, New Delhi on behalf of every officer of Telangana Police.
The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has conferred this prestigious recognition upon Telangana Police for its outstanding performance in passport verification services acknowledging our department as a model for other states across the country.
The numbers speak for themselves – 8,67,741 lakh passport verification requests received in FY 2025-26 – 8,67,452 lakh applications verified and processed swiftly – Average verification turnaround of less than 7 days – 7th national-level award in passport services since 2014 a record that reflects consistent excellence A key driver of this achievement is VeriFast – a software developed by CV Anand in 2014 when he was CP Cyberabad and later adopted by the entire state
. our AI-powered, technology platform developed in-house by Telangana Police. Integrating applicant data with CCTNS, prior passport records, and criminal databases, VeriFast enables rapid detection of discrepancies and ensures accurate, tamper-proof verification. Available on both Android and iOS, it keeps applicants informed at every step with slot-booking convenience coming soon. This recognition belongs to every field officer whose dedication and professionalism made fast, transparent, and citizen-first verification a reality every single day. Telangana Police has consistently led from the front and this award only strengthens our resolve to keep raising the bar in public service delivery.
