Tue Nov 26 08:52:54 UTC 2024: ## New QR Code PAN Cards Coming Soon: Government Announces ₹1435 Crore Project
**NEW DELHI** – The Indian government is set to launch PAN 2.0, a project aimed at modernizing the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card system. The initiative, aligned with the Digital India program, will introduce a new PAN card featuring a QR code. The project will receive a total investment of ₹1435 crore.
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the importance of PAN cards in everyday life, highlighting their significance for the middle class and small businesses. The QR code integration is expected to streamline various processes and enhance the security of the PAN card system. Further details regarding the rollout timeline are awaited.
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