At present, the format, size, pattern, colour etc. of the IDP issued is differing across states in India. Due to this many citizens were facing difficulties with their respective IDP in foreign countries
It is proposed that citizens can apply for renewal through the Indian Embassies/ Missions abroad, from where these applications would move to the VAHAN portal in India
Amendment facilitates such citizens to apply through the Indian Embassy/Mission abroad portals, and applications would then move to the VAHAN for being considered by the respective RTOs