DigiYatra to go global: India to launch e-passports and facial recognition for international travel by 2025

India is set to introduce facial recognition technology (FRT) for international air travel, with a pilot project planned for June 2025, according to Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi, as per Hindustan Times report.

“We are planning an international pilot project in June 2025 between two countries. We don’t want to overcommit. However, we are working in this direction,” Khadakbhavi stated, as quoted by Hindustan Times.