The AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to screen international passengers online.
This upgraded health screening portal helps monitor incoming travelers effectively.

AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 functions as a digital health checkpoint for international travelers arriving in India.
It operates as a completely contactless and paperless web portal.
The main goal is stopping infectious diseases from spreading across borders.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) jointly launched this digital platform.

The system strengthens public health checks at every international entry point across the country.
It replaces old paper forms with a fast digital process.
The platform tracks and isolates travelers coming from high-risk Ebola regions.
It ensures passengers enjoy a smooth and fast arrival experience at airports.

Incoming international travelers must fill out a digital Self-Declaration Form online.
The form asks for a complete 21-day travel history, risk exposures, and current health symptoms.
Passengers can log their health details up to 24 hours in advance of landing in India.
Travelers usually complete this step during their flight web check-in.
The system removes physical paperwork at airports using QR and PDF validation.
Passengers show a digital PDF receipt or QR code at health desks or immigration counters.
An automated data-sharing network sends traveler logs to multiple agencies instantly.
The system shares data with Airport Health Officers (APHOs) and the Bureau of Immigration.
It also connects with State Surveillance Officers and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).

Connecting with the IDSP helps authorities start quick quarantines and contact tracing.
Health officials receive alerts before passengers clear customs.
The digital screening matches India's border health rules with WHO standards from 2005.
This system builds stronger readiness for global health emergencies.