Overview

• The PAN 2.0 project will upgrade the existing Permanent Account Number system with a focus on digital transformation and eco-friendly processes.
• Existing PAN cards will remain valid, and upgraded e-PANs with QR codes will be issued automatically at no cost to users.
• The system will consolidate PAN and TAN services into a single, paperless platform, improving efficiency and grievance redressal.
• PAN will serve as a universal business identifier across specified government digital systems, enhancing data consistency and usability.
• The initiative, with a budget of ₹1,435 crore, aims to streamline taxpayer registration services and bolster cybersecurity measures.