New Delhi, Sep 25: BLS International, a global AI- and tech enabled services partner for governments and citizens, today announced that it has achieved the milestone of processing 500 million applications worldwide across its divisions of Visa, Consular and citizen services. The Company delivers fast, technology-enabled government and citizen services, bringing digital and assisted access closer to citizens.
Established in 2005, BLS International is a global AI- and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, offering visa, passport and consular services, biometrics and identity management, and verification and attestation services.
Beyond its core Visa & Consular Services business, BLS has expanded into Digital Services spanning e-governance and Government-to-Citizen services, citizen and front-end services, assisted digital services, financial inclusion and Business Correspondent services.
BLS International has been supporting 1,000+ G2C services across multiple government departments and projects through its technology-enabled platforms and last-mile infrastructure. Under its UIDAI contract, BLS International operates Aadhaar Seva Kendras across metropolitan, semi-urban and rural areas, expanding access to Aadhaar services and strengthening last-mile citizen service delivery.
BLS International has built a scalable delivery ecosystem capable of managing high-volume, mission-critical services with operational efficiency, security and consistent service quality.
Over the years, BLS International has strengthened its technology ecosystem and invested in AI-led solutions, automation, and secure service infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of governments and applicants. The Company combines these capabilities with strong governance to deliver secure, compliant and citizen-centric services, while enhancing applicant experience and maintaining high standards of data privacy and system integrity.
Commenting on the milestone, Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International, said,
“Growth in technology must ultimately translate into better experiences for people. We are committed to using technology and operational excellence to make government and citizen services simpler, more accessible and more efficient. As our scale grows, so does our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethics, compliance and governance. Reaching 500 million applications is an important milestone, but more importantly, it reflects the trust we have earned through our long-term partnerships with governments and the citizens we serve.”
BLS International has expanded its operations to more than 100 countries, working with 47 client governments and setting benchmarks across visa, consular, passport, biometrics, citizen, e-governance, attestation and digital public services. The Company’s governance framework includes risk mitigation measures, anti-corruption and good governance training, internal audits and established corporate governance best practices. BLS International has been appraised at CMMI® Maturity Level 5 DEV, SVC & Security (V3.0) and holds certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 14001:2015.
