According to the Internet Freedom Foundation, the RTI requests demanding transparency on the government's use of 'facial recognition' technology relate to five distinct public projects. The National Health Authority (NHA) on their plans for a ‘touchless’ vaccination process, with Aadhaar-based facial recognition. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on their use of facial recognition technology at the Varanasi Airport. Another RTI request on the AAI on their use of facial recognition technology at the Vijayawada Airport. Finally, one more RTI requested on the AAI for their use of facial recognition technology at the Pune Airport.

Source: Hindustan Times May 06, 2021 05:48 UTC