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DigiYatra facility ▪ The Airport Authority of India (AAI) stated that the DigiYatra facility will be launched in Chennai Airport after getting clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). ▪ It has already been introduced in other Airports in India. About DigiYatra facility ✓ Launch – December 1, 2022. ✓ Objective - To provide hassle-free travel experience to air travellers. ✓ Launched by - Ministry of Civil Aviation and DigiYatra Foundation. Unified India Organic Logo ▪ Unified India Organic logo was introduced recently for organic products in India. ▪ It was jointly developed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). ▪ At present, ✓ India Organic logo is used on organic products complying with National Programme for Organic Products (NPOP). ✓ Jaivik Bharat logo is used on organic products certified by FSSAI. ▪ Unified India Organic logo will replace the India Organic and Jaivik Bharat logos. About FSSAI ✓ Formation – September 5, 2008. ✓ Headquarters – New Delhi ✓ A statutory body under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. ✓ Functions under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. About APEDA ✓ Formation – February 13, 1986 ✓ Chairman - Dr.Abhisek Dev ✓ A premier body of export promotion of fresh vegetables and fruits.