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Dehradun Airport Welcomes Digi Yatra Facial Recognition
29 Mar
Summary
- Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun now offers Digi Yatra facial recognition.
- The system allows seamless entry using facial recognition, reducing manual checks.
- Digi Yatra ensures passenger privacy with secure smartphone-based data storage.
The Digi Yatra facility, utilizing facial biometric technology, was virtually launched at Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport on March 29, 2026. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the service from Rajkot, Gujarat. This digital initiative allows passengers to pass through airport checkpoints using facial recognition, eliminating the need for manual identity verification and boarding passes.
The Digi Yatra system enhances the passenger experience through contactless and paperless processing. It employs Self-Sovereign Identity principles and blockchain technology. Personal data is securely stored in a passenger's smartphone wallet, ensuring privacy with no central storage of Personally Identifiable Information. All server data is purged within 24 hours of use.
