New Delhi, Aug 8 (KNN) Making it easier for the people requiring police clearance of emigration and employment, the government has launched a web application of Delhi Police for issue of police clearance certificate (PCC) for getting passport, visa and other services.

While inaugurating the web application, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the difficulties experienced by the people to obtain PCC will be addressed with the issuing of this certificate electronically.

He further mentioned that about one lakh people are expected to benefit with this scheme annually. The Home Minister expressed full confidence in Delhi Police and congratulated the force for adopting high technology in policing.

Earlier, Commissioner of Delhi Police, B S Bassi explained different e-applications adopted by the Delhi Police in the sectors of lodging of reports of lost items and a cell phone based application by the traffic unit of Delhi Police.

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Najeeb Jung, Home Secretary, Anil Goswami, Director, Intelligence Bureau (DIB), Syed Asif Ibrahim, Chief Secretary of Delhi, S K Shrivastava and other senior officials of MHA and Delhi Police were also present on the occasion. (KNN/SD)