New Delhi: Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) announced the soft launch with beta version of the DigiYatra app for Android platform in accordance with the Government of India’s “DigiYatra” plan.
IGI becomes the first airport to implement…
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport becomes the first in the nation to implement this technique. DIAL had previously undertaken its tests and constructed the necessary infrastructure at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3. During the trials, about 20,000 passengers used the service, enjoying a smooth and secure journey.
DigiYatra app is available for free
The DigiYatra app is currently accessible at Playstore in beta form (for Andriod platform). In a few weeks, the same app will be accessible through the App Store (for the iOS platform).
Before experiencing the hassle-free travel at the airport, domestic customers flying from Terminal 3 by any airline can download the app and register themselves.
Entry through facial recognition
With this technology, all checkpoints—including airport entry, security checkpoints, and aircraft boarding—would automatically process passengers’ entries based on the facial recognition system.
The use of technology will drastically speed up and streamline the boarding process, with each passenger needing no more than three seconds at each touchpoint. Their face would serve as their identification, proof of immunization, and boarding permit.
Visited the @DelhiAirport &supervised the progress of Digi Yatra,a forward-looking mechanism to digitise passenger processing – from entry to boarding. It will be a milestone towards realising the PM’s goal of #DigitalIndia.Glad to see @MoCA_GoI ’s ambitious mission taking shape. pic.twitter.com/2LAfZ8AI4z
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (मोदी का परिवार) (@JM_Scindia) October 28, 2021
Additionally, it will ensure increased security at the airport because only authorized passengers will be allowed entry into the terminal because the passenger data is verified with the Airlines Departure Control System. The entire procedure is automatic and non-intrusive, resulting in staff optimization for stakeholders including the CISF, airlines, and others.
“DigiYatra is a unique initiative of the Government of India, coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society. Delhi Airport is among the first few airports of the country which are ready with the facial recognition system. The system is going to give a seamless experience to passengers. The FRS will save passengers from the process of identity checks at multiple points and encourage them to travel paperless and also enhance safety at the airport,” said CEO-DIAL, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar.
