Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt launched the portal (www.aamantran.mod.gov.in) in New Delhi for e-invitations and e-tickets to dignitaries as part of the government’s e-governance initiative.

• The general public will now be able to buy tickets online to watch Republic Day and Independence Day programmes. Online passes will also be issued to the dignitaries and guests from the same portal.
• The portal will bridge the gap between the government and the general public while making the entire process user and environment friendly.