IDEMIA and DIAL partner for implementing facial recognition technology for DigiYatra

IDEMIA, the identity technologies and biometric solutions provider has announced that it has been selected as the technology partner by GMR Group for DigiYatra.

For the uninitiated, DigiYatra is an initiative launched by the Government of India to create a seamless and paperless travel experience for air passengers. DigiYatra provides a unified digital platform where passengers can create a digital identity and link it with their travel bookings. The initiative also includes features like biometric-based verification, which allows passengers to use their Aadhaar card or other recognized IDs for authentication purposes. As part of this partnership DigiYatra will use IDEMIA’s facial recognition technology at Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa to verify the identity of domestic flyers, making terminal entry and security clearance at the airport.