The Cognixia podcast episode explores DigiYatra, India's pioneering facial recognition-based digital identity system revolutionizing airport travel. Implemented across 24 airports and processing over 48 million passengers, DigiYatra enables paperless boarding via facial biometrics, eliminating queues and document checks. The system boasts a resilient, distributed architecture and custom AI trained on India’s vast demographic diversity. Its success stems from strong privacy safeguards, transparency, and optional adoption, earning user trust. DigiYatra's tech stack and adaptive algorithms ensure high accuracy even in complex conditions. More than a travel innovation, it sets a global example for inclusive, privacy-conscious digital identity systems at scale.