Pune: Regional Passport Office to Offer On-Site Services at Pune Book Festival, Fergusson College
Pune, 11th December 2025: In a citizen-centric initiative, the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune, will bring passport services directly to attendees of the third edition of the Pune Book Festival, scheduled from 13 to 21 December 2025 at Fergusson College. Under the program “Passport Office at Your Doorstep”, a dedicated Passport Mobile Seva Kendra, named “Passport Van – Pune Book Festival”, will allow residents, students, authors, and book enthusiasts to complete passport formalities without visiting the main office.
The mobile unit will operate from 13 to 20 December 2025, between 08:30 hrs and 17:30 hrs, on the Fergusson College campus, Fergusson College Road, Pune – 411004. Applicants are advised to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled slot, as indicated on the online appointment receipt, to ensure smooth processing.
Booking Appointments
Appointments can be scheduled via the official Passport India website:
Visit https://www.passportindia.gov.in
Apply under the NORMAL scheme
Complete online payment
Go to the ‘Schedule Appointment’ page
Select the location ‘Mobile Van’ and choose a convenient time slot
This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and convenience, enabling Pune residents to complete passport-related tasks efficiently while enjoying the city’s premier literary festival. The Passport Van reflects the RPO’s commitment to making essential government services more citizen-friendly.
