Digi Yatra

Indian aviation check-in system based on facial recognition technology

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Digi Yatra is an industry-led digital initiative coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India. Digi Yatra utilizes facial recognition to verify passenger identities at various checkpoints, such as check-in, security, and boarding gates, without the need for physical documents. Specific queues and check-ins have been set up in fifteen airports for passengers who have registered through the Digi Yatra app. Another 13 airports are expected to be launched in April 2024. It aims to provide a paperless travel experience to air passengers.

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