The government is preparing to tighten aviation
security measures across the country following recent security-related
incidents. The focus is on increasing security checks at airports and using
technology to strengthen screening and access control. The measures include
facial recognition-based screening for airline and airport staff and the
installation of full-body scanners at eight major airports.
Airport entry passes for airline and airport
employees are set to be linked with facial recognition technology. According to
the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the system will make airport
entry passes fully digital. At present, airport entry passes are issued as
physical cards by BCAS. The new system will allow employees to enter airport
premises through facial recognition.
The government expects facial recognition to
make the entry process faster. The technology could reduce queues for both
airport employees and passengers. The system will also help authorities monitor
the entry and exit of airport and airline staff more efficiently. Around 15
lakh airline and airport employees are issued airport entry passes every year
across the country.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is
responsible for checking the entry and exit of airline and airport staff at
airports across India. The proposed digital system is expected to add another
layer of verification to the existing security process. It will link the
identity of employees with facial recognition-based access.
The government is also preparing to install
full-body scanners at eight major airports. The process of installing the
machines is expected to begin soon. According to the Directorate General of
Civil Aviation Security, machines have already been delivered to three
airports.
The remaining five airports will also get
full-body scanners soon. The government also plans to collect and analyse data
generated by the full-body scanners. The data will be used to strengthen
security systems and improve screening procedures.
Authorities are focusing on the use of
technology to identify potential security risks and strengthen airport
security. The latest measures are part of the government’s efforts to
strengthen aviation security in the country. The proposed changes will increase
the use of digital technology in airport access and passenger screening.
The incident involving Captain Smit Machchhar
has also raised questions about aviation security. The reported attack inside
the cockpit shows the importance of strong security measures for airline staff
and crew. The government’s new plans, including facial recognition and
full-body scanners, are aimed at making airport security stronger. These
measures are expected to improve staff verification and passenger screening.
The focus will be on using technology to detect security risks early and make
air travel safer. The new systems are also expected to improve the overall
security process at major airports.