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Passport Renewal Documents Required

An Indian passport is a travel document issued by the Government of India to its citizens for the purpose of international travel. It serves as proof of the holder’s identity and citizenship. The Ministry of External Affairs, through the Central Passport Organization, is responsible for issuing passports in India.
Renewing a passport typically involves a series of steps. Keep in mind that the specific requirements and procedures can vary by country, so it’s important to check with the relevant passport office or embassy for the most accurate and up-to-date information

The specific requirements for passport renewal can vary depending on your country of citizenship. General list of common documents and items that are often required for passport renewal. Please keep in mind that this information may not be exhaustive, and you should always check with your country’s passport office or embassy for the most accurate and up-to-date requirements. Here are some common documents and items that may be required:

Current Passport: You will typically need to submit your current/expired passport as part of the renewal process.

Passport Renewal Application Form: Most countries have a specific application form for passport renewal. You may need to fill out this form accurately and completely.

Passport Photos: New passport-sized photos that meet the specific requirements of your country’s passport office. These requirements usually include size, background color, and other specifications.

Proof of Identity: Some countries may require additional proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, national ID card, or other government-issued identification.

Proof of Citizenship: You might need to provide proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.

Payment: Passport renewal often involves fees. Make sure to include the required payment, and check accepted payment methods.

Renewal Fee Receipt: If you paid the renewal fee in advance, include the receipt with your application.

Travel Itinerary: In some cases, you may need to provide proof of upcoming travel plans.
Name Change Documents: If your name has changed since your last passport was issued, you may need to provide legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order.

Additional Supporting Documents: Some countries may have specific requirements or request additional documents based on individual circumstances. Check with the passport office for any additional requirements.

Remember, this is a general list, and requirements can vary. Always check with the official passport office or embassy of your country for the most accurate and up-to-date information on passport renewal requirements.

CNBC-TV18 hosts the city chapter “Future. Female. Forward – The Women’s Collective

3rd June 2023: CNBC-TV18, India’s No. 1 English business news channel hosted the city chapter “Future. Female. Forward – The Women’s Collective”, a mega initiative aimed at bridging the gender gap and encouraging actionable dialogues to make gender parity an attainable reality. The event was held at T-Hub Phase 2, Hyderabad, Telangana on 31st May 2023 and witnessed the most renowned names from business, entrepreneurship, policy, and politics in attendance.

Telangana has taken several steps to create an enabling environment for the growth of startups including setting up the first Government-led startup incubator, T-Hub and an accelerator that specifically nurtures women led enterprise, We-Hub.

The evening kickstarted with a welcome address by Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18. Sharing insights on women’s participation in the STEM industry, Shereen shared, “According to the World Economic Forum, the global statistics reveal that women constitute only 20% of engineering graduates, with a significant underrepresentation in leadership positions. In the technology sector, women make up approximately 24% of leadership roles. In India, as reported by the National Science Foundation, while 52% of women ARE enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses for their graduation, only 29% eventually join the STEM workforce. Furthermore, a mere 3% of women hold CEO positions within the STEM industry. As we progress towards a world where technology becomes increasingly dominant, it is imperative to ensure that women are not left behind and that the gender gap does not expand.”

The Future. Female. Forward Playbook, a guide to the industry’s best practices along with case studies highlighting the importance of gender parity in the workforce and its impact on the global economy was unveiled in the presence of Hitendra Dave – CEO, HSBC India; Subhrakant Panda – President, FICCI; Deepti Sagar – Chief People and Experience Officer, Deloitte South Asia; and Rahul Singh – COO- Corporate Functions, HCLTech along with Shereen Bhan.

The first discussion of the city chapter featured Rajesh Nambiar – CMD, Cognizant India; Naveen Gullapalli – Global Head, Corporate Centers and CONEXTS (GBS), Novartis; Subhrakant Panda – President, FICCI; Anu Acharya – CEO, Mapmygenome; Rahul Singh – COO Corporate Functions, HCLTech; Deepti Ravula – CEO, WeHub and Deepti Sagar – Chief People & Experience Officer, Deloitte South Asia as panellists. Moderated by Shereen Bhan, the panellists share their views on the topic ‘Women transforming technology and life sciences.’ Discussing the evolving role of women professionals, pursuing careers in STEM, Technology, and Pharma, the majors pursued to reduce the gender gap in these sectors. Deepti Sagar, Chief People & Experience Officer, Deloitte South Asia commented, “Various research shows, women’s representation on boards is about 38 percent while 62 percent of boards still comprises men. Some organizations are proactively trying to bridge this gap. We at Deloitte visit engineering colleges of Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and hire women workforce as a conscious effort to develop gender parity. Additionally, we also adjust our workplace ecosystem to match their pace of work rather than dictating them to adjust according to our pace to encourage the women workforce.”

While Subhrakant Panda, President, FICCI, said “There needs to be a special focus on areas where women’s participation is low. The laws which held back women from working in the manufacturing sector have been modified. We need to focus on making the playbook of female role models thicker with more examples of success stories and companies that actively strive for gender equality. This will inspire others to seek for comparable levels of gender parity.”

“We are among the first companies to implement equitable parental leaves. As a company, we believe in giving equal rights to all employees, and with equal parental leaves, we aim to eradicate the social bias that mothers get parental leaves while fathers are kept away and not involved in raising the child,” said Naveen Gullapalli of Novartis. While Rahul Singh, COO – Corporate Functions, HCLTech, shared “We at HCLTech ensure that women stay longer and take up more and more leadership roles. We firmly believe that women are capable of serving as excellent role models. HCLTech has various programs that enable women to grow in their career path with initiatives like steppingstones, essays, etc. As a leading tech organization, we encourage women to take on more high-level positions that contribute to the company’s overall growth.”

The evening moved ahead with an enriching conversation with Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of Industries & Commerce & IT, Deptartment of Telangana Government; and Surendra Rosha – Co-CEO, HSBC Asia Pacific, led by Shereen Bhan. Mr. Ranjan said, “In Telangana, every woman residing in rural areas has been actively engaged and organized into robust self-help groups. The state of Telangana holds the distinction of having the highest number of residential schools for girls per capita in India. Furthermore, Telangana took a proactive step by dispatching a team of women officers to various parts of the world to learn and adopt the best practices for maintaining safety and security.” Mr. Rosha said, “According to research, inclusion not only boosts productivity but also provides multiple benefits to organizations. HSBC has established a $1 billion fund dedicated to female entrepreneurs. Our goal is to guarantee that financing decisions are all-inclusive.”

We also honoured visionaries and pioneers who played significant roles in bridging the gender gap including Rama Devi Lanka, Director – Emerging Tech, Telangana Govt; Srivalli Krishnan, Gates Foundation India; Ajita Yogesh Reddy, Hamstech of Creative Education; Jyostna Angara, Governing Body Member, FICCI FLO; The team behind India’s first women only Industrial Park and Gulab Singh Shergill, Constable – Punjab Police, who is using his own money and time to train young girls in Patiala’s Dharoki village to realise their dream of playing cricket for India.

Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, delivered a special address on G20 Empower, which focuses on women empowerment. From ruby-encrusted gold jewellery to handwoven cotton and silks, inspirational talk from the trailblazers on their thoughts behind dressing up the characters of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ with Eka Lakhani – Costume Designer; and Pratiksha Prashant, CEO, Kishandas & Co., added to the evening’s tone. The discussion on the ‘Future of Sustainable Innovation: Women Pioneering Change’ had change makers who lead by example like Mansi Gandhi, Co-Founder, DoctorC; Priyanka Ravala, Head of International Programs, Strategy & Partnerships, T-Hub; Kalpana Ramesh, Founder, The Rainwater Project; Lithika Bhanu, CEO, Terra Greens Organics; Deepti Alapati, Founder, Pulp Cosmetics; and Shilpa Reddy , MD, Saptagir Camphor Pvt. Ltd.

The evening concluded with an enlightening speech on mainstreaming single women’s identities by Sreemoyee Kundu – Columnist on Gender & Bestselling Author.

CNBC-TV18’s Future. Female. Forward – The Women’s Collective is proudly presented by HSBC India. It is co-presented by HCLTech, while Deloitte India supports the initiative as Knowledge Partner, with Industry Partner, FICCI and Associate Partner, Reliance Industries.

ICICI Bank commits a contribution of Rs 1,200 crore to Tata Memorial Centre

Bangalore: ICICI Bank today announced a commitment to contribute Rs 1,200 crore towards Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), a premier institution that runs cancer treatment and research centres across the country.

ICICI Bank will donate the money from its CSR funds to set up three new buildings spanning over a combined area of 7.5 lakh square feet and equip them with state-of-the-art machines at TMC’s centres at Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Mullanpur in Punjab and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

With the largest contribution from any institution to TMC, ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth (ICICI Foundation), the CSR arm of ICICI Bank, will implement the initiative, which is likely to be completed by 2027.

With modern equipment and specialised multidisciplinary teams, these new centres of excellence in oncology treatment will provide advanced and evidence-based therapies to nearly 25,000 new patients a year, doubling the present capacity and providing a significant boost to the country’s cancer treatment infrastructure.

ICICI Foundation has signed an agreement with TMC to express this commitment. Mr. Sanjay Datta, President, ICICI Foundation and Dr. R. A. Badwe, Director, Tata Memorial Centre signed the agreement in the presence of Mr. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi, Chairman, ICICI Bank and Mr. Sandeep Batra, Executive Director, ICICI Bank.

Mr. Chaturvedi also inaugurated the ICICI MRI Facility today at Tata Memorial Hospital at Parel in Mumbai in the presence of Dr. Badwe and Mr. Batra. This facility is equipped with an advanced MRI machine supported by ICICI Foundation.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi, Chairman, ICICI Bank, said: “ICICI Bank has a long-standing legacy of being in service of the nation. In line with this philosophy, ICICI Foundation has been working continuously to improve the well-being of citizens through its various initiatives in the areas of environmental conservation, skill development for sustainable livelihood, affordable healthcare and community development projects. Over the years, ICICI Foundation has planted over 2.6 million trees across the country, created capacity of harvesting 17.1 billion litres annually of rainwater at 5000 rural schools and watershed structures, implemented rooftop solar panel for rural schools, benefitted more than 2.9 million lives through skilling initiatives, with more than half being women. It has also benefitted over 6.5 million individuals through its social initiatives and over 1.5 million lives through its healthcare initiatives. Overall, ICICI Foundation has positively impacted more than 10.9 million beneficiaries through its various initiatives.

Today, we are committing Rs 1,200 crore for building three new blocks at TMC’s centres at Navi Mumbai, Mullanpur and Visakhapatnam by 2027. As part of our commitment towards promoting healthcare, this initiative will enhance comprehensive cancer care services in different regions of our country by providing patients access to advanced and latest cancer therapies. These new buildings will also service as regional referral centres and mitigate the need for patients to travel long distance to visit Tata Memorial Hospital at Parel in Mumbai.”

Adding on the occasion, Dr. R. A. Badwe, Director, Tata Memorial Centre, said, “We are extremely grateful to ICICI Foundation for embarking on one of the largest CSR initiatives to improve cancer care across the country. The infrastructure which is being added at the three hospitals of Tata Memorial Centre at Navi Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Mullanpur will provide timely and high quality treatment to people in the region at highly subsidised costs. It is critical that advanced cancer care is delivered closer to home so that more people from the region benefit from accessing such therapies.

The radiation therapy block at ACTREC, Navi Mumbai will play a vital role in not only providing timely radiotherapy to a large number of patients, but will also be delivered with the most advanced techniques, both of which are critical for a successful outcome. Childhood and adult blood cancers are highly curable but require very intense therapies. The ICICI centres being established at Visakhapatnam and Mullanpur are dedicated children and blood cancer centres and will provide state-of-the-art multidisciplinary care. These centres will soon become regional hubs offering advanced therapies such as bone marrow transplant and cellular therapies to patients from the region.”

The salient features of ICICI Bank’s commitment are:

ICICI Foundation will set up an ‘ICICI Radiation Oncology Block’ at TMC’s Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. This block will be equipped with state-of-the-art radiology facilities including CT scanner and MRT, new facility for outdoor patients, laboratories and a radiotherapy facility for in-patients. All these together under one roof will help reduce waiting time significantly for investigations and hence enhance the quality of treatment.

ICICI Foundation will set up two ‘ICICI Paediatric and Haematological Oncology Block’ at TMC’s Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Mullanpur in Punjab and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. These centres will provide an array of advanced equipment and therapies, which are required to treat paediatric and haematological cancer. The facilities will include intense chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, radiation therapy and newer immunotherapies like CAR-T cell, which are available only at super specialised centres. For the convenience of in-patient care, the centres will also have dedicated beds, day care units, ICUs, MRI and CT – PET Scan facility as well as laboratories for advanced testing including genetics, which are critical for treating paediatric and haematological cancers. These centres will also become regional referral centres in the entire southern and northern parts of the country.