by Rhoda Wilson, Expose News:

India is set to launch an international pilot project for Digi Yatra in June 2025, which will introduce facial recognition technology and e-passports for foreign nationals travelling to and from the country.

The system utilises facial recognition technology to verify passenger identities at various checkpoints, including check-in, security and boarding gates.

Key features of Digi Yatra are integration with e-passports and facial recognition technology for automated passenger processing at airports with potential expansion to hotels, rail travel and public places such as historical monuments in the future. Initial discussions have been held with the Ministry of Railways for potential expansion to rail travel.