IDEMIA, a global leader in identity technologies and biometric solutions, today announces that it has been selected as a technology partner by GMR Group for DigiYatra. “Digi Yatrais an industry-led initiative coordinated by the Ministry of Aviation in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Digital India vision to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society.
Over the past year and a half, IDEMIA has worked tirelessly alongside DIAL in developing solutions and delivering a live POC. Our solution was successfully tested and IDEMIA was finally awarded the contract. Under this contract, DigiYatra will use IDEMIA’s facial recognition technology in Delhi, Hyderabad and Goa to verify the identity of domestic travellers, making terminal entry and airport security clearance a seamless, hassle-free process. hassle and paperless.
IDEMIA, by applying its award-winning facial recognition and digital technologies, is contributing to DigiYatra by making travel more convenient for passengers while safeguarding their privacy and security. Contactless biometric technologies mitigate hygiene concerns and help regain traveler trust. The advanced fingerprint, face and iris recognition devices designed by IDEMIA for airports are not only ‘simple touchless technologies’ – identify travelers on the move, enabling greater efficiency and smooth passenger travel while respecting user privacy. It aims to provide Indian passengers with a new and digital experience, making their flight experience smoother, faster and safer, for those who consent to use the DigiYatra platform.
Matthew Foxton, India Regional President, IDEMIA INDIA She said, “Over the past 27 years in the country, IDEMIA has partnered with digital transformation and mission-critical projects in India such as JandhanYojna and the Aadhaar program. We are excited to partner and collaborate with GMR Group for DigiYatra, another exemplary digitization initiative of Government of India. As the market leader for passenger flow facilitation solutions, we strive to constantly innovate to safeguard passenger confidence and help pave the way for even smoother and safer future journeys.”
Alok Tiwari, Sr. VP & Business Head, Public Security & Identity, IDEMIA India declared, “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to GMR Group for entrusting us with the responsibility of providing passenger flow facilitation solutions. It has been a real pleasure working with the GMR team to create a complete and innovative solution that meets global standards. We are confident that our partnership will result in great success and look forward to continuing our partnership with GMR to ensure a seamless travel experience for all passengers in India.”
In addition to the announcement, GMR Chief Executive Officer Mr. Videsh Kumar JaipuriarShe said, “Capturing the biometric data of people on the move, without slowing them down, especially at airports where long queues can lead to costly delays, is essential. We are delighted to partner with the best passenger flow facilitation solution from IDEMIA, which will enable and accelerate passenger evacuation and increase security with built-in anti-spoofing features with minimal manual intervention.” (this will be examined by DIAL).
IDEMIA has equipped over 250 airports worldwide with its cutting-edge solutions, applying its award-winning biometric and digital technologies. Singapore’s Changi Airport, which was named “the best airport in the world” a record 12 times, it is also powered by IDEMIA’s face and fingerprint
