The Digi Yatra biometric system, a facial recognition-based passenger processing solution, continues to expand across Indian airports, with confirmed implementation at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad. The expansion follows the system’s successful deployment at major aviation hubs including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai international airports.
The system uses facial recognition technology to streamline passenger verification processes, reducing reliance on physical documentation and manual identity checks. At RGIA, Digi Yatra has been integrated into the terminal’s check-in infrastructure as part of the airport’s modernization efforts. The technology allows passengers to create a one-time digital identity using their Aadhaar card and boarding pass, which can then be used for contactless verification throughout their journey.
Recent terminal expansions at RGIA have incorporated the Digi Yatra system alongside additional security lanes and check-in counters, enabling the airport to process increasing passenger volumes more efficiently. The biometric system allows passengers to move through various checkpoints using facial recognition for identity verification, similar to systems implemented by SITA and NEC at other international airports.
While the system has been implemented at several major Indian airports, its status at facilities such as Bhopal Airport, which is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), remains unconfirmed based on available information. The AAI has been working to standardize biometric authentication across its network of airports to ensure consistent passenger experience.
The Digi Yatra initiative represents part of India’s broader aviation infrastructure modernization program, aimed at enhancing passenger experience and security through digital transformation of airport operations. The platform operates on a decentralized architecture, addressing privacy concerns by ensuring that passenger data is deleted from the system 24 hours after flight departure. The approach matches current global trends in mobile identity solutions for air travel, which emphasize both security and passenger privacy.
Sources: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport – Wikipedia, Hindustan Times, Government eProcurement System, Airports Authority of India
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