Digi Yatra; Biometric based Digital processing system at airports

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu today released the policy on biometric based digital processing of passengers at airports called “Digi Yatra”.

The  initiative to develop standards for digital processing of passengers at airport to ensure uniform implementation and passenger experience across Indian airports through a connected ecosystem.

Technical working committee having members from airport operators, airlines and industry has been formed for development of standards.

DigiYatra Central Platform will be operational by end of February, 2019.

Bangalore & Hyderabad International Airports will be ready with pilot implementation by end of February, 2019. 

Airport Authority of India (AAI) intends to roll out the programme initially at Kolkata, Varanasi, Pune & Vijayawada by April, 2019.