Smart cards and biometric devices for metro airports

New Delhi: Now smart cards and biometrics-based devices would guard metro airports. The government is planning to invest Rs 346 crore in making airport security foolproof to avoid any attempt of hijacking and terror attacks. It is also proposed to have close-circuit televisions (CCTVs) at all airports.
“It’s easy for terrorists to target an aircraft particularly when they have access to new technologies and devices. To avoid any unwanted and unwarranted incidents we are planning to equip airports in the country with all security devices such as explosive detectors, integrated X-ray baggage systems and bomb disposal equipment,” said a civil aviation ministry official.
Airports Authority of India is planning to introduce integrated X-ray baggage inspection system at all operating airports in the next couple of years. Installing the system would cost about Rs 140 crore. It is spending Rs 70 crore for putting in CCTVs.
24/08/07 Nirbhay Kumar/Economic Times

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Categories: Airports Aug 2007, New Aug 2007, Safety Aug 2007