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Four more Indian airports will introduce the Digi Yatra facility by the end of this month. The pioneering app has already achieved over 10 million downloads since its 2022 launch. Digi Yatra uses facial recognition technology to enable seamless, contactless passenger processing at airports. The platform is also set to receive a national e-governance gold medal later this month.

Key Points: Four More Airports to Get Digi Yatra by September End

  • Four new airports to implement Digi Yatra by end of September
  • App has facilitated over 45 million seamless journeys to date
  • Aims to support all 22 Indian languages by 2025
  • Plans international pilot for foreign e-passport holders
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Four more airports to introduce Digi Yatra by end of September: Sources

Digi Yatra to expand to four new airports this month, as the award-winning app revolutionizes air travel with contactless biometric processing for 10M+ users.

"Digi Yatra is slated to receive the Gold Medal at the National Awards for e-Governance - Official Sources"

New Delhi, September 10

Four more airports are set to implement the Digi Yatra facility by the end of this month, official sources told ANI on Wednesday.

The names of these four airports are expected to be revealed by the end of this week, as per sources.

Additionally, Digi Yatra is slated to receive the Gold Medal at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAEG), scheduled to be held on September 22-23 in Visakhapatnam, according to official sources.

In February, Digi Yatra, India's pioneering air travel app, achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10 million downloads. This remarkable achievement highlighted the app's rising popularity and its transformative impact on air travel in India.

Established in December 2022, Digi Yatra is a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)-based ecosystem utilising facial biometric technology for contactless and seamless passenger processing at airports, delivering privacy-protecting and efficient travel experiences across 24 airports in India.

It has facilitated more than 45 million seamless journeys to date, providing a smooth experience for numerous travellers. With nearly 10 million users and an impressive daily average of 30,000 app downloads, the platform is setting benchmarks in digital travel solutions.

Digi Yatra has ambitious plans for 2025. The platform aims to support all 22 official Indian languages, breaking down language barriers and ensuring that every traveller can confidently navigate airport processes in their preferred language.

Digi Yatra also aims to conduct an international pilot project, enabling foreign passengers with electronic passports (e-passports) to experience its seamless ecosystem.

Digi Yatra Foundation operates and manages the Digi Yatra Central Ecosystem and the Apps built on a cutting-edge Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)-based decentralised ecosystem utilising facial biometric technology for contactless and seamless passenger processing at airports.

With operations spanning 24 airports across India and serving about 10 million users, Digi Yatra continues to revolutionise air travel while maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope they improve the app stability. Sometimes it crashes during face verification. Otherwise, brilliant concept for modern India! ✈️
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Arjun K
ज़बरदस्त! 45 million journeys already? That's incredible growth. Digital India is truly taking off. Can't wait to see which 4 new airports will get this facility.
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Sarah B
As a frequent traveler to India, I'm impressed by this digital transformation. The biometric system works smoothly and makes airport experience much better than many Western airports.
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Vikram M
Gold medal well deserved! Hope they include regional language support soon. Many elderly passengers struggle with English-only interfaces. Good to see they're planning this for 2025.
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Michael C
The international pilot project is a smart move. If executed well, this could become a global benchmark for seamless air travel. India leading the way in digital aviation solutions!
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the convenience, I hope they maintain strict data privacy standards. Biometric data is sensitive and we need assurance it won't be misused. Otherwise, great initiative!

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