The civil aviation ministry announced that DigiYatra, the facial recognition-based airport travel platform, will be rolled out at 27 more airports by next year, as reported by The Times of India. This expansion represents a significant scaling of the digital airport infrastructure across India's aviation network. The government's announcement comes as India prepares for substantial passenger growth, with Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu sharing that India expects passenger traffic to hit 50 crore by 2030, doubling to nearly 100 crore by 2040.
The ministry highlighted the initiative's growing adoption across the country, according to The Times of India. Following its implementation in 38 airports, users have already experienced quicker airport entry, with processing times reduced from 15 to just 5 seconds per passenger. The DigiYatra facility, which employs Facial Recognition Technology, facilitates seamless and contactless movement at airports, significantly improving passenger flow and reducing entry times at major airports.
The platform has achieved a significant milestone by completing 10 crore journeys, as reported by The Times of India. The DigiYatra app, downloaded over 2.4 crore times, has facilitated more than 10 crore seamless journeys, demonstrating the widespread acceptance and utility of the facial recognition technology in airport operations. The app, which supports 11 languages, plans to add 11 more by year's end, making it accessible to a broader range of passengers across India.
Passenger information with DigiYatra is encrypted and stored safely, shared only briefly with origin airports for verification, ensuring privacy and security of user data. The platform's biometric-based entry system provides a secure and efficient alternative to traditional check-in processes, reducing wait times and improving overall airport experience for passengers.
