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Home Minister Amit Shah has launched an expanded Trusted Traveller Programme across five new airports to streamline immigration processes. The initiative uses cutting-edge biometric technology to reduce waiting times dramatically. It reflects Prime Minister Modi's vision of leveraging technology for efficient governance. The programme is set to transform travel experiences for Indian and overseas citizens.

Key Points: Amit Shah Launches Trusted Traveller Programme at 5 Airports

  • Trusted Traveller Programme expanded to five new airports
  • Biometric e-gates reduce immigration time from 30 minutes to seconds
  • Initiative aims to provide facility at nearly two dozen airports
  • Programme supports PM Modi's vision of technological efficiency
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Expansion of 'Trusted Traveller Programme' to five airports to boost tourism: HM Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah expands Trusted Traveller Programme to simplify immigration, boost tourism, and realize PM Modi's vision of speed and efficiency.

"The scheme offers a great opportunity to apprise visitors about the sweeping changes taking place in the country. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, Sep 11

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expanded the “Trusted Traveller Programme” to five more airports, making immigration simpler, faster, and hassle-free and promoting tourism with “speed, scale and scope” as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking at the inauguration of the programme at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Calicut, and Amritsar airports via video conferencing, HM Shah said, "The scheme offers a great opportunity to apprise visitors about the sweeping changes taking place in the country."

He said it was a happy coincidence that the facility is being expanded to the five airports on the historic day on which, 132 years ago, Swami Vivekanand, through his brilliant address at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, presented the radiant vision of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma to the entire world.

"In a way, that moment marked the resurgence of Indian culture, and that phase has continued till today," he said.

HM Shah said the "Trusted Traveller Programme" is a step to realise PM Modi's dream of "Speed, Scale and Scope" as the latter has repeatedly stressed that we need to work on a trust multiplier while employing technological tools.

"But more than just putting a system in place, we need to ensure that the maximum number of people avail the service," he said.

The Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) is a government-led initiative designed to expedite immigration clearance for eligible travellers. The government targets to provide the facility to nearly two dozen airports.

Initially available for Indian nationals and OCI cardholders, this programme ensures a faster, smoother, and more secure travel experience for pre-verified passengers.

The easy, quick process - using biometric e-gates - reduces waiting time at airports from around 30 minutes to seconds.

Initially launched as a complimentary facility for OCI cardholders and Indian nationals, the programme has now been extended to several major airports.

The system requires online registration and provides biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, to avail trouble-free immigration at participating airports.

The biometric data can be directly provided to airports or the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an NRI who travels frequently, this is fantastic news! The biometric system will save so much time. Hope they implement this across all major airports soon. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Interesting to see India adopting global standards in airport security and efficiency. The biometric gates are similar to what we have in the US. Good progress!
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Anjali F
While the initiative is good, I hope the implementation is smooth. Sometimes these tech systems face glitches in Indian conditions. Proper training of staff is crucial.
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Vikram M
Connecting this to Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address is a beautiful touch. India is indeed showcasing its technological progress while staying rooted in its cultural values. 🙏
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Sarah B
As a frequent visitor to India, I appreciate this move. The immigration process can be quite lengthy sometimes. Looking forward to experiencing the new system on my next trip!
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Karthik V
Hope they extend this to more categories of travelers eventually. Would be great if frequent business visitors from other countries could also benefit from this program.

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