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Bhopal RPO Braille and Sign Language Passport Services

9 April 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSBhopal RPO Brailleand Sign LanguagePassport Services9 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Regional Passport Office in Bhopal rolled out new accessibility services, becoming the first RPO in the country to do so.

Key facts

  • Office: Regional Passport Office (RPO), Bhopal.
  • First in India: no other RPO offered these accessibility features earlier.
  • For visually impaired applicants: Braille booklets and signage.
  • For hearing and speech impaired users: sign language videos reachable through QR codes.

Exam angle

  • Location to remember: Bhopal, the first RPO with Braille and sign language support.
  • Tools: Braille booklets, signage, QR-coded sign language videos.

Test yourself

1. Which Regional Passport Office became India's first to launch Braille and sign language services?

RPO Bhopal is the first in India to offer these accessibility features.

2. How do hearing and speech impaired users access sign language help at RPO Bhopal?

Sign language videos with QR codes assist hearing and speech impaired applicants.

3. Which aid at RPO Bhopal supports visually impaired passport applicants?

Braille booklets and signage were introduced for visually impaired applicants.

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