Bhubaneswar: Odisha government provide e-passes to visit other state . government has said it will provide e-passes if it wants to leave the state. This was informed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in a tweet.
The state government has introduced an e-pass system for migrants from other states to reach out to their families in Odisha.
In addition, those who want to move out of the state for treatment or any other urgent work can apply for an e-pass.
Anyone from another state who is trapped in Odisha and wants to return within the Covid-19 lockdown can register for a e-pass by registering on a website covid19.odisha.gov.in.
Happy to share that #Odisha has launched #ePass for people who are stranded here & need to travel to other states. Log into https://t.co/sAHr5LiWpV & apply. After online approval, #ePass with passenger & vehicle details will be sent to applicant though SMS & Email.#OdishaCares pic.twitter.com/I3ebZt5OeT
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 6, 2020
The move will also help those who want to travel to other states, an official said.
The following steps are required to obtain an e-pass. Accordingly, first log in to the website and provide details of the route. The applicant then provides the passenger and driver details
The details will be reviewed by the district authorities after submission. It will then be approved. Applicants can then view, download and print e-passes from the website. The e-Pass number applicant with the details of the vehicle and the passenger will be sent to the registered mobile number by email and SMS.
