Missing points in MRP

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Machine readable passports have been introduced in our country a few years back. It is modern and prevents forgery. But it lacks some vital information of the holders. It is true that with one click the immigration counter officer can get all the information. But there are more utilities of passports. At least the holder's profession, permanent and present address should be mentioned in the passport.
For example, in getting a SIM card one needs to provide one's address and the SIM card seller does not have time to click on internet to find one's address. In hospitals and hotels, one has to provide information about one's profession and address. In India and other countries they ask whether one carries the old passport where these information are noted. In view of such situations, the authorities issuing passports should include these pieces of information in the new passports for instant use by any service providers.