Digi Yatra is a cutting-edge, AI-powered initiative that revolutionizes air travel through facial recognition technology, offering a paperless, contactless, and seamless airport experience. Built on principles of Self- Sovereign Identity (SSI), Verifiable Credentials (VCs), and Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), the platform ensures enhanced passenger security, faster check-ins, and reduced airport congestion. It empowers passengers with complete control over their digital identity and personal data, ensuring privacy by design. Digi Yatra boosts operational efficiency for airports and airlines while improving throughput and passenger convenience. The system not only aligns with international digital identity standards but also positions India as a global leader in smart, future-ready aviation infrastructure. It embodies the vision of Digital India by transforming air travel into a secure, efficient, and citizen-centric experience. KEY ASPECTS: 1. AI-Powered Contactless Travel: Facilitates seamless airport entry, security, and boarding through facial biometric authentication, eliminating manual ID checks. 2. Decentralized Identity & Data Security: Uses blockchain and SSI for secure, user-controlled credential management, ensuring privacy without central data storage. 3. Scalable, Efficient Infrastructure: Integrates with Aadhaar and DigiLocker, reduces processing time, and supports national and international expansion frameworks. BENEFICIARY OF THE PROJECT: The initiative benefits domestic air travellers across India by enabling a smoother, faster, and more secure airport experience, with growing adoption across states and airports; currently reaching 7.5% adoption and projected to benefit 45% of the country’s population. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: 1. 24 airports onboarded as of September 2024 2. Covers 18 states across the country 3. 6.36 million passengers have used Digi Yatra till date 4. Enhances on-time flight departures by reducing security wait times 5. Supports seamless integration with future global digital travel ecosystems 6. Built on Privacy by Design (PbD) principles to ensure data protection without centralized storage.. Read More