Is Digi Yatra data shared with I-T dept to catch tax evaders? Govt says no

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has categorically denied recent media reports alleging that Digi Yatra passenger data is being shared with Indian tax authorities.

Through a post on its official X profile, the ministry called the claims “unfounded and inaccurate,” stressing that the Digi Yatra app ensures the privacy of users’ data.

In its statement, the ministry clarified that Digi Yatra follows a self-sovereign identity (SSI) model, where personally identifiable information (PII) and travel credentials are stored exclusively on the user’s device, without any central repository.