"Question","Answer"
"What is Digi Yatra?","Digi Yatra is a biometric boarding system using facial recognition technology to provide a seamless and hassle-free experience for passengers at airports."
"Does Digi Yatra use centralized data storage?","No, Digi Yatra does not use centralized storage; all personal information is saved in the passenger’s own devices."
"Where is a passenger's personal information stored in Digi Yatra?","A passenger's personal information is stored in the mobile wallet of the traveler’s smartphone."
"How does Digi Yatra ensure data privacy?","Digi Yatra Central Ecosystem (DYCE) is built on the principles of privacy by design and default, with no centralized storage of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Data is encrypted, shared only with the departure airport, and purged 24 hours after flight departure."
"Who manages the Digi Yatra Central Ecosystem?","The Digi Yatra Central Ecosystem is managed by Digi Yatra Foundation, a Not-For-Profit company established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013."
"Is Digi Yatra subject to the Right to Information (RTI) Act?","No, Digi Yatra Foundation does not come under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act."
"How is data security maintained in Digi Yatra?","Digi Yatra processes are audited and certified by CERT-In empanelled agencies to ensure adherence to data privacy and security standards."
"How are Digi Yatra guidelines issued?","Digi Yatra Guidelines are issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) through Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) No. 09/2022 dated April 18, 2022."
"How does the Digi Yatra app work for passengers?","Passengers register their details on the Digi Yatra app using Aadhaar-based validation and a self-image capture. The boarding pass is scanned, and credentials are shared with the airport. At the airport e-gate, the boarding pass is scanned, and facial recognition validates the passenger's identity and travel documents."
"Is Digi Yatra mandatory for passengers?","No, Digi Yatra is purely voluntary for air passengers. Data is collected only with the consent of passengers."
"At how many airports is Digi Yatra currently available for domestic passengers?","Digi Yatra is currently available at 13 airports for domestic passengers."
"Which airports currently have Digi Yatra implemented?","Delhi, Bengaluru, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Vijayawada, Pune, Mumbai, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati."
"How many additional airports will Digi Yatra be introduced to this year?","The government plans to roll out Digi Yatra at 14 more airports this year."
"Which airports are scheduled to receive Digi Yatra in the first phase?","Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Dabolim, Mopa Goa, Indore, Bagdogra, Chandigarh, Ranchi, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Srinagar, and Vishakhapatnam."
"How many airports will have Digi Yatra by the end of 2024?","By the end of 2024, Digi Yatra will be available at 38 airports."
"When was Digi Yatra introduced?","Digi Yatra was introduced in December 2022."
"What percentage of India's domestic air passenger traffic is handled by airports with Digi Yatra?","Currently, 13 airports handle around 85 percent of the country's domestic air passenger traffic with Digi Yatra."
"What are the future plans for Digi Yatra in 2025?","Digi Yatra will be implemented at 11 more airports in 2025, and e-passport based enrollment will be introduced to allow foreign citizens to use the facility."
"How has the number of Digi Yatra app users changed from December 2022 to November 2023?","There has been a significant growth in the total number of Digi Yatra app users during this period."
"How does Digi Yatra benefit passengers at the airport?","Digi Yatra reduces processing time at entry and boarding gates, allowing passengers to access terminals and boarding gates seamlessly using facial recognition technology."
"Which organization is the nodal body for Digi Yatra?","Digi Yatra Foundation is the nodal body for Digi Yatra."
"How does Digi Yatra handle data after flight departure?","Data is purged from the system 24 hours after the departure of the flight."
"Is Digi Yatra available for foreign citizens?","The government plans to make Digi Yatra available for foreign citizens by implementing e-passport based enrollment."
"How has Digi Yatra been received at Pune Airport?","Over 1 million passengers have used Digi Yatra at Pune Airport as of January 31, 2024, with around 57 percent of passengers preferring the service."
"What improvements have been seen since the launch of Digi Yatra at Guwahati Airport?","The introduction of Digi Yatra at Guwahati Airport has transformed the passenger experience, leading to a surge in usage and positive feedback."
"What percentage of passengers used Digi Yatra services recently according to MOCA advisory?","At least 10 percent of passengers are expected to use Digi Yatra services, with recent usage increasing to 11.9 percent."
"Where are Digi Yatra services available at Guwahati Airport?","Digi Yatra services are available at departure gates D-10 and D-7, entry into the terminal, and all boarding gates."
"When was Digi Yatra officially launched at Guwahati Airport?","Digi Yatra was officially inaugurated at Guwahati Airport in August 2023."
"What benefits did Digi Yatra bring to Pune Airport?","Digi Yatra allowed passengers to access the terminal in seconds without queuing for check-in, increasing the number of passengers using the service."
"How does Digi Yatra handle the boarding process?","At the airport e-gate, passengers scan their bar-coded boarding pass and undergo facial recognition to validate their identity and travel documents before entering through the e-gate."
"Who informed the Rajya Sabha about Digi Yatra's data storage practices?","The Civil Aviation Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha about Digi Yatra's data storage practices."
"What is the role of CERT-In empanelled agencies in Digi Yatra?","CERT-In empanelled agencies audit and certify Digi Yatra processes to ensure data privacy and security standards are met."
"Is Digi Yatra considered under the Right to Information (RTI) Act?","No, because Digi Yatra Foundation is a Not-For-Profit company established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013."
"How is personal information shared in Digi Yatra?","Personal information is shared with the departure airport in an encrypted format."
"What technology underpins Digi Yatra's boarding system?","Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) is used for biometric boarding in Digi Yatra."
"How does Digi Yatra enhance the passenger experience at airports?","By enabling contactless and seamless movement through various checkpoints using facial recognition, reducing wait times and eliminating the need for physical boarding passes."
"What milestone did Pune Airport achieve with Digi Yatra on January 31, 2024?","Pune Airport reached the milestone of 1 million passengers traveling through Digi Yatra."
"How did passengers initially respond to Digi Yatra at Pune Airport?","Initially, passenger response was very low, and some airlines did not support the service."
"How did the adoption of Digi Yatra at Pune Airport change over time?","Over time, both passengers and various airlines started preferring Digi Yatra, increasing usage significantly."
"What actions did Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announce regarding Digi Yatra?","He announced that Digi Yatra will be available at 25 more airports in 2024 and reiterated that the service is voluntary for passengers."
"How does Digi Yatra handle the boarding pass?","Passengers scan their bar-coded boarding pass, which is then validated through facial recognition at the e-gate."
"Can passengers still follow normal procedures after using Digi Yatra?","Yes, passengers still follow normal procedures to clear security and board the aircraft after using Digi Yatra."