a) whether it is true that Hyderabad has been identified by the Government for seamless, hassle-free and paperless facilitation of passengers at airport;
b) if so, the details thereof;
c) the difference between Digi Yatra and Biometric Boarding System proposed to be used for this purpose; and
d) the time by which the above facilities will be implemented on regular basis at Hyderabad airport?
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION (GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))
(a) & (b) Yes Sir. BCAS had identified Hyderabad Airport as a model airport to try an E-Boarding facility to enable a paperless, seamless journey for the passengers. Hyderabad airport has initiated RFP for deploying Digi Yatra platform /facilities.
(c) Digi Yatra enhances the current E-Boarding (Bio-metric Boarding) facility by incorporating a centralized face recognition platform, where passengers can enroll and use the facility across the airports. Bio-metric Boarding System uses face bio-metrics as a single token for validation of Identity of the passenger.
(d) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, a Joint Venture company, has set up a timeline of 2022 for implementation of Digi Yatra at Hyderabad Airport.