Govt to launch e-CARe portal for seamless transfer of mortal remains of Indian citizens from aboard
New Delhi: The Central government will launch e-CARe (e-clearance for after life remains) portal on Thursday to facilitate fast transfer of mortal remains of Indian nationals who pass away abroad, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday during a press briefing. The government will depute a nodal officer from Airport Health Organization to monitor the portal 24x7 and scrutinize and give fast-track approvals.
Mandaviya said that the applicant will have to submit scanned copies of four documents --death certificate, embalming certificate, NOC from Indian Embassy or consulate, and cancelled passport of the deceased. The government officials said that the portal has two provisions – one for bringing dead bodies from aboard, and the other to bring mortal remains.
This portal will ensure seamless coordination and transparency in the entire procedure. As a part of the plan, the information will be updated through email, text and WhatsApp messages to Central International Health Division, Nodal officer, APHOs, consignees and respective airlines.
Final verification of the original documents will be performed at the airport by the concerned official. “Application status can be reviewed in the e-CARe portal with the help of a registration number by stakeholders.
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