The Indian government is in final talks with Wipro for devising a strategic plan for securitizing Aadhar details. The government has roped in IT major Wipro to develop a blueprint for Aadhaar-based biometric access to flyers at all airports across India.
IT company Wipro is in the process of preparing a detailed report as to how can Aadhar securitization process be implemented. Once the report has been ratified by the government, the passengers are likely to experience the most hassle-free experience while booking travelling by air.
Wipro is expected to submit the report by early May. Once approved, passenger’s thumb will become the only identification which will be used to fly on domestic flights.
The aviation ministry has been mulling over the idea of linking Aadhar numbers to air travel bookings which will enable seamless experience for one and all walking in and out of the airport.
This, in other words, grants a biometric access to all passengers who used to carry a slew of distinct documents to validate their identity at the airport. An ID card with other recognized ID proofs were essential to be taken along by the passenger. However, things will not remain same now.
Guruprasad Mohapatra, Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman said, “It was felt a joint system be developed that can be replicated by all airports. Wipro has been asked to develop a concept note in this regard after consulting all stakeholders, including the JV airport operators. We are seeing how all airport processes can be made e-enabled.”
“Once passengers reach the airport they are flying out of, flyers can just keep their thumb on touch pad at entry point. Once inside, a similar process can be repeated at other places like check-in. We want passengers to have as seamless and effortless travel experience at airports as possible,” Mohapatra spelled out.
