Amid recent controversies, the Digi Yatra Foundation said that it has complete control over the Digi Yatra application, clarifying its stance on the involvement of a former vendor.&nbsp;

The Digi Yatra Foundation emphasised on Wednesday (April 17) that the Digi Yatra application has always remained under its full control, despite concerns regarding a former vendor, Dataevolve Solutions, which previously provided billing account and management services.

Responding to queries regarding Dataevolve Solutions' current association with Digi Yatra, the foundation categorically stated, "There is no association of Digi Yatra with Dataevolve," it said.

The foundation clarified that while Digi Yatra initially operated on the CIC infrastructure of Niti Ayog, it later migrated to Dataevolve. "Only the billing account and management was by Dataevolve," it added.

Addressing concerns about passenger data security, CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi told PTI in an interview, "It is only in the phone (of the user) that the data is residing and it is in the control of the passenger himself or herself."

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Digi Yatra, powered by Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), facilitates contactless and seamless movement of passengers at airport checkpoints. Currently, the app boasts nearly 5 million users.

Access Now, a digital rights advocacy group, highlighted concerns regarding the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in Digi Yatra and said, "It remains unclear how a programme involving the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) without restraint at India's airports is being run by a not-for-profit entity, which is actually controlled by five Indian airports, with the Airport Authority of India having only a minor stake of 26 per cent."&nbsp;

To avail of Digi Yatra services, passengers must register on the app using Aadhaar-based validation and a self-image capture. Subsequently, the boarding pass is scanned, and credentials are shared with the airport.

At the airport e-gate, passengers scan their bar-coded boarding pass, and the facial recognition system validates their identity and travel documents. Once verified, passengers can proceed through the e-gate, adhering to standard security protocols before boarding their flights.

As discussions surrounding data privacy and technology governance continue, the Digi Yatra Foundation remains committed to ensuring the security and efficiency of its services while addressing any concerns raised by stakeholders.

Amid recent controversies, the Digi Yatra Foundation said that it has complete control over the Digi Yatra application, clarifying its stance on the involvement of a former vendor.

Amid recent controversies, the Digi Yatra Foundation said that it has complete control over the Digi Yatra application, clarifying its stance on the involvement of a former vendor. The Digi Yatra Foundation emphasised on Wednesday (April 17) that the Digi Yatra application has always remained under its full control, despite concerns regarding a former vendor, Dataevolve Solutions, which previously provided billing account and management services. Responding to queries regarding Dataevolve Solutions' current association with Digi Yatra, the foundation categorically stated, "There is no association of Digi Yatra with Dataevolve," it said. The foundation clarified that while Digi Yatra initially operated on the CIC infrastructure of Niti Ayog, it later migrated to Dataevolve. "Only the billing account and management was by Dataevolve," it added. Addressing concerns about passenger data security, CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi told PTI in an interview, "It is only in the phone (of the user) that the data is residing and it is in the control of the passenger himself or herself." Also read: Apple, Google, Meta probed under EU’s new Digital Markets Act Digi Yatra, powered by Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), facilitates contactless and seamless movement of passengers at airport checkpoints. Currently, the app boasts nearly 5 million users. Access Now, a digital rights advocacy group, highlighted concerns regarding the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in Digi Yatra and said, "It remains unclear how a programme involving the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) without restraint at India's airports is being run by a not-for-profit entity, which is actually controlled by five Indian airports, with the Airport Authority of India having only a minor stake of 26 per cent." To avail of Digi Yatra services, passengers must register on the app using Aadhaar-based validation and a self-image capture. Subsequently, the boarding pass is scanned, and credentials are shared with the airport. At the airport e-gate, passengers scan their bar-coded boarding pass, and the facial recognition system validates their identity and travel documents. Once verified, passengers can proceed through the e-gate, adhering to standard security protocols before boarding their flights. As discussions surrounding data privacy and technology governance continue, the Digi Yatra Foundation remains committed to ensuring the security and efficiency of its services while addressing any concerns raised by stakeholders.

Digi Yatra Foundation says it has control over app amid data security, facial recognition controversies

Indian passengers can now board domestic flights hassle-free out of Delhi, Bengaluru, and Varanasi airports by registering for a biometric facial recognition platform, DigiYatra (DY). It will enable paperless travel through biometric facial recognition technology, which means that a facial scan will confirm the identity of DY-registered passengers. All the travel details will be captured on this platform and passengers will not need to show any physical ID proof.

This technology will be launched with seven airports in the first phase, starting with Delhi, Bengaluru, and Varanasi on Thursday. By March next year, the same facility will be launched in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Vijayawada airports.&nbsp;

The aviation ministry has planned to take this technology further to all Indian airports gradually which will reduce the boarding time of passengers, making their travel hassle-free.

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Jyotiradiyta Scindia, the Minister of Aviation, said, "The project envisages travellers pass through various checkpoints at airports through paperless and contactless processing using facial features to establish their identity which could be linked to their boarding pass. To use this facility, one-time registration on DY App is required using Aadhaar-based validation and a self-image capture. The project has tremendous advantages of improving passenger convenience and ease of travel."&nbsp;

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The DY project is taken in the wake of the revival of post-Omicron-variant Covid cases, as long queues are back at airports right from terminal entry to check-in, security, and immigration. Though using DY is optional for passengers, for now, they can instead show their physical IDs as well, which will streamline the entire process of boarding passengers.&nbsp;

Scindia gave the example of Dubai International Airport which uses the same technology and is saving up to 40 per cent of the time required to be spent at the airport.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the process to enroll for Digi Yatra?</h2>

a) Passengers can generate a Digi Yatra ID in a central system by providing the following information: 
1. Name, 2. Email Address, 3. Phone Number 4. Personal Information (Voter Id, Driving License, Aadhar, etc)

b) A Digi Yatra Id will be generated upon submission. This number can be used by passengers when booking their tickets. The airlines will send passenger data, including Digi Yatra IDs, to the departure airport.

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c) On their first trip, passengers must go to the airport's registration kiosk to have their ID validated. 
1. In the case of Aadhar, verification will be done online. 2. CISF will manually verify any other id. 
After successful verification, the passenger's photo will be added to the Digi Yatra profile in the central system.

<h2>What are the benefits of Digi Yatra for passengers?</h2>

1. No need to show a boarding pass or ID at multiple checkpoints.

2. Minimize human intervention that will help in less queuing time.

3. Enhanced security with system mapping the PNR of the passenger.&nbsp;

4. The airport operator will have real-time information on Passenger load and resource planning becomes better.

5. Airlines will be benefitted by knowing the passenger position in the airport.

Digi Yatra is built on four key pillars- Connected Passengers, Connected Airports, Connected Flying, and Connected Systems.&nbsp;

Indian passengers can now board domestic flights hassle-free out of Delhi, Bengaluru, and Varanasi airports by registering for a biometric facial recognition platform, DigiYatra (DY).

Indian passengers can now board domestic flights hassle-free out of Delhi, Bengaluru, and Varanasi airports by registering for a biometric facial recognition platform, DigiYatra (DY). It will enable paperless travel through biometric facial recognition technology, which means that a facial scan will confirm the identity of DY-registered passengers. All the travel details will be captured on this platform and passengers will not need to show any physical ID proof. This technology will be launched with seven airports in the first phase, starting with Delhi, Bengaluru, and Varanasi on Thursday. By March next year, the same facility will be launched in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Vijayawada airports. The aviation ministry has planned to take this technology further to all Indian airports gradually which will reduce the boarding time of passengers, making their travel hassle-free. Also Read | It's a plane, it's a drone, no it's a bird: Indian Army's new anti-drone weapon Jyotiradiyta Scindia, the Minister of Aviation, said, "The project envisages travellers pass through various checkpoints at airports through paperless and contactless processing using facial features to establish their identity which could be linked to their boarding pass. To use this facility, one-time registration on DY App is required using Aadhaar-based validation and a self-image capture. The project has tremendous advantages of improving passenger convenience and ease of travel." Hon’ble Minister @MoCA_GoI @JM_Scindia inaugurated #DigiYatra at Terminal 3, #DelhiAirport, offering passengers a more seamless and hassle-free boarding experience with facial recognition technology. Skip the queue and save time!#DELairport #FacialRecognition #DigitalIndia pic.twitter.com/rpe0FRUYk4 — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) December 1, 2022 × The DY project is taken in the wake of the revival of post-Omicron-variant Covid cases, as long queues are back at airports right from terminal entry to check-in, security, and immigration. Though using DY is optional for passengers, for now, they can instead show their physical IDs as well, which will streamline the entire process of boarding passengers. Scindia gave the example of Dubai International Airport which uses the same technology and is saving up to 40 per cent of the time required to be spent at the airport. What is the process to enroll for Digi Yatra? a) Passengers can generate a Digi Yatra ID in a central system by providing the following information: 1. Name, 2. Email Address, 3. Phone Number 4. Personal Information (Voter Id, Driving License, Aadhar, etc) b) A Digi Yatra Id will be generated upon submission. This number can be used by passengers when booking their tickets. The airlines will send passenger data, including Digi Yatra IDs, to the departure airport. Watch | World Business Watch: Agri tech start-up investment add $4.6 billion in FY 22 | Latest News | WION c) On their first trip, passengers must go to the airport's registration kiosk to have their ID validated. 1. In the case of Aadhar, verification will be done online. 2. CISF will manually verify any other id. After successful verification, the passenger's photo will be added to the Digi Yatra profile in the central system. What are the benefits of Digi Yatra for passengers? 1. No need to show a boarding pass or ID at multiple checkpoints. 2. Minimize human intervention that will help in less queuing time. 3. Enhanced security with system mapping the PNR of the passenger. 4. The airport operator will have real-time information on Passenger load and resource planning becomes better. 5. Airlines will be benefitted by knowing the passenger position in the airport. Digi Yatra is built on four key pillars- Connected Passengers, Connected Airports, Connected Flying, and Connected Systems.

No more standing in long queues, use face as ID on airports with new Digi Yatra rollout

Travellers will soon be able to enter airports in the country with facial recognition biometric under the government's Digi Yatra initiative.

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said the initiative would be "forward-looking and futuristic" and would be launched soon.

He also said it would be voluntary for passengers on whether to opt for facial recognition biometric for air travel.

Digi Yatra initiative seeks to promote paperless and hassle-free air travel.

It is biometrics-based digital processing system for passenger entry and related requirements at the airport.

The Digi Yatra platform would be operational by February 2019, according to the ministry.&nbsp;

Travellers will soon be able to enter airports in the country with facial recognition biometric under the government's Digi Yatra initiative. Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said the initiative would be "forward-looking and futuristic" and would be launched soon.

Travellers will soon be able to enter airports in the country with facial recognition biometric under the government's Digi Yatra initiative. Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said the initiative would be "forward-looking and futuristic" and would be launched soon. He also said it would be voluntary for passengers on whether to opt for facial recognition biometric for air travel. Digi Yatra initiative seeks to promote paperless and hassle-free air travel. It is biometrics-based digital processing system for passenger entry and related requirements at the airport. The Digi Yatra platform would be operational by February 2019, according to the ministry.

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