Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified — e‑OCI & compliance norms

What: MHA notified new Rules (effective 30 Apr 2026). Key points: minors cannot hold dual passports, introduction of e‑OCI (electronic OCI) with online application/renunciation and centralised digital records.

Significance: Digitises OCI regime, strengthens record‑keeping and compliance; impacts diaspora relations and travel facilitation.

UPSC relevance: Citizenship law, digital governance, migration policy.

Practice Q: Analyse implications of e‑OCI and digitalised citizenship services for diaspora engagement.