New Delhi New Delhi: Last Sunday, Indian skies witnessed a historic milestone with 505,412 domestic air passengers taking off in a single day, crossing the 5 lakh mark for the first time. This is a strong growth in the Indian aviation industry. growth and is a reflection of the growing appetite for air travel. “India's aviation sector is growing faster than ever, fueling dreams and Connecting destinations seamlessly.”
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on the occasion that this is a testament to our commitment towards affordable, seamless and accessible air travel. The Minister attributed this success to the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN), modernization of airports and adoption of digital technologies. , making flying a reality for millions of people. The UDAN scheme, launched in April 2017, aims to improve unserved air routes in underserved areas. India's aviation industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade and the number of operational airports in the country has doubled since then.
“The Ministry of Civil Aviation, under my leadership, is dedicated to ease of flying – ensuring that air travel is affordable, seamless and accessible to all,” the minister said. He said that this is not only a milestone but also a step towards making India a global aviation leader. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu had said in early October that the government aims to make India a global aviation hub by 2030, with domestic air passenger traffic projected to reach 300 million. A major concern in Indian civil aviation is the increase in airfares.
Air fares are a market driven process and hence no cap can be imposed on it by the government. Tariff setting has been deregulated and airlines are free to fix reasonable tariffs. The Minister reiterated on various occasions that ever since he took charge of the Ministry, his commitment as a Minister has been to keep airfares affordable. During the recent Parliament session, the Civil Aviation Minister raised several questions related to steep increase in airfares, delays in flights and aviation-related infrastructure in the country.
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