Cabinet Approves IVFRT 3.0: India's Visa & Tracking Service Gets AI Upgrade

• Union Cabinet greenlights IVFRT 3.0, modified UDAN Scheme, and new climate plan with Rs 30,640 crore investment.
• IVFRT 3.0, with Rs 1,800 crore over 5 years, will digitize and secure immigration using AI, machine learning, IRIS scanning, and face recognition.
• UDAN Scheme expansion includes 100 new airports, 200 helipads, and Viability Gap Funding for airlines to boost regional air connectivity.
• India commits to new climate targets for 2031-2035, aiming for 47% emission reduction by 2035 and 60% electricity from non-fossil sources.
• Plan includes increasing carbon sinks to store 3.5-4 billion tons of CO2 equivalent and promoting green lifestyle.