Manohar International Airport in Goa Adopts Digi Yatra System
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of Digi Yatra system at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, Goa |
| Date of Launch | December 11, 2022 |
| Airport Location | Mopa, North Goa |
| Airport Developer | GMR Goa International Airport Limited (subsidiary of GMR Airports Limited) |
| Named After | Manohar Parrikar (former Chief Minister of Goa and Union Defence Minister) |
| Type of Airport | Second international airport in Goa (after Dabolim airport) |
| Digi Yatra Foundation | Established in 2019 by Airport Authority of India and major airport operators (Cochin, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai) |
| Technology Used | Biometric-enabled facial recognition |
| Functionality | Automates passenger entry and verification at airport checkpoints |
| Current Operational Airports with Digi Yatra | 14 airports (including Delhi, Bengaluru, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Manohar International Airport) |
| Objective of Digi Yatra | Reduce waiting times, quicken processing, and simplify travel procedures |
| Passenger Requirements | Link Aadhaar number to Digi Yatra ID via mobile app |
| Procedure | Scan boarding pass at airport; facial recognition confirms identity for checkpoint clearance |