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New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia visited the Delhi airport on Thursday to supervise the progress of Digi Yatra mechanism that allows the passengers to check-in at the airport using biometric technology.The minister said on Twitter, "Visited the Delhi airport and supervised the progress of Digi Yatra, a forward-looking mechanism to digitise passenger processing-from entry to boarding." "It will be a milestone towards realising the PM"s goal of Digital India.
Glad to see the Ministry of Civil Aviation"s ambitious mission taking shape," he added.The Digi Yatra initiative seeks to promote paperless and hassle-free air travel.
It is a biometrics-based digital processing system for passenger entry and related requirements at the airport.The minister also visited the CISF security centre at the Delhi airport to understand the systems that were being used.
"Visited the CISF Security Center at the @DelhiAirport to understand & learn about the systems in use.
Safety, security & a smooth passenger experience is our utmost priority.
Not to mention that our Jawans keep strict vigil 24x7.