Facial recognition tech, DigiYatra, in Chennai airport likely from June

CHENNAI: Chennai will be one among the 14 airports in the country where DigiYatra will be rolled out next month, said Suresh Khadakbhavi, chief executive officer (CEO) of DigiYatra Foundation.

The system, powered by facial recognition technology, will reduce wait time for passengers during entry to the airport and security checks. DigiYatra was planned to be launched in Chennai on March 31 but was delayed due to the pending approval from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).