India plans international Digi Yatra rollout using facial recognition and e-passport verification
- The government plans to test Digi Yatra for international departures between October and December 2026 at major airports.
- Trials are expected at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin airports in the first phase.
- The system will use facial recognition and e-passport verification to create a digital travel identity for passengers.
- Immigration checks will continue separately initially, while Digi Yatra will focus on entry, security and other airport checkpoints.
Source: indiatoday.in
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