The Modi government has introduced PAN 2.0, a new and upgraded PAN card project. Existing PAN cardholders are not mandatorily required to get

The PAN 2.0 initiative introduces upgraded PAN cards with QR codes for enhanced security, identity verification, and fraud prevention. Though it is beneficial, upgrading is not mandatory for existing cardholders.

A nominal fee is required for a physical PAN card. It is important to note that existing PAN cards will remain valid even without the QR code

The Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 offers digital e-PAN cards with a QR code for enhanced security, free for up to three requests. Physical PAN cards cost Rs. 50 domestically and Rs. 15 plus postal charges internationally.

The PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project of the Income Tax Department aimed at re-engineering the business processes related to taxpayer registration services. The project's objective is to improve the quality of PAN services by incorporating the latest technology.