NEC announces the unveiling of the most awaited DigiYatra initiative- a paperless boarding process for air passengers, at the Varanasi airport. On Thursday, 1st December 2022, NEC India made a remarkable contribution to stitching the digital framework of the country by enabling contactless processing of passengers through Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) and biometric technology.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flagged off the DigiYatra programat the Varanasi airport virtually. The solution helps realise a future wherein every citizen can travel hassle-free and enjoy their travel without having to wait at various checkpoints, including airport arrival, security clearance, and boarding for long durations. The opt-in service offered by the facial recognition platform will significantly reduce the number of times passengers need to present physical documents lash passports and boarding passes. Passengers would be required to do a one-time registration of their details on the DigiYatra app to avail of the services.
This launch is significant, as it is reflective of NEC Corporation India’s larger vision to support the government in its digitisation drive across various facets of governance and citizen-centric services. NEC’s seven-decade legacy has been to meticulously develop cutting-edge solutions, makingthe lives of every Indian convenient, efficient, and safe.