DigiYatra Formally Inaugurated at Nagpur Airport After Extensive Trial Period
Nagpur's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport has officially welcomed the DigiYatra facility, marking a significant milestone in India's aviation technology landscape. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu conducted a virtual inauguration ceremony on Friday, formally launching the service that has been operational on a trial basis for nearly a year.
Virtual Ceremony Marks Official Launch
Minister Naidu, who was physically present in Coimbatore, performed the virtual inauguration for Nagpur airport along with several other airports across the country. The ceremony was attended by key officials from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Mihan India Limited, the operator of Nagpur airport. This formal inauguration transitions DigiYatra from its previous trial status to a fully official operational service at the Nagpur facility.
How DigiYatra Transforms Passenger Experience
DigiYatra represents a revolutionary approach to airport security and passenger processing through advanced facial recognition technology. The system enables completely contactless entry and verification procedures, dramatically reducing wait times and physical interactions at security checkpoints.
The process involves three simple steps:
- Passengers download the official DigiYatra application on their smartphones
- They upload their Aadhaar details and flight ticket information before travel
- The data synchronizes with the airport's facial recognition system
When passengers approach the e-gates at the airport, the system automatically verifies their identity through facial recognition technology. If the biometric data matches the pre-registered information, the electronic gates open within seconds, allowing seamless entry without any manual document verification by CISF personnel.
From Trial to Official Implementation
While DigiYatra has been widely used by passengers at Nagpur airport for approximately twelve months, it had been functioning technically as a trial service. Sources indicate that similar trial implementations have been operational at several other airports across India. The formal inauguration now establishes DigiYatra as an officially sanctioned service at Nagpur airport, providing passengers with guaranteed access to this innovative travel technology.
The implementation of DigiYatra at Nagpur airport represents a significant step forward in India's digital transformation of aviation infrastructure. By eliminating manual document checks and reducing processing times to mere seconds, the system promises to revolutionize how passengers experience airport security procedures while maintaining robust security standards through advanced biometric verification.
