New Delhi [India], April 1: Bagdogra Airport is preparing for significant changes under the guidance of its new advisor, Abha Jindal. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has appointed Jindal for this pivotal role, demonstrating the government's commitment to promoting gender equality.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will be developing Guna and Shivpuri airports in Madhya Pradesh under the 'UDAN' scheme to stimulate regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable to the masses in the region.
According to a press release, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha); Naresh Bansal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha); and Brij Bhusan Gairola, Member of Legislative Assembly were also present at the time of inauguration.
On the third day of Wings India 2024, Asia's largest civil aviation event, the common public got access to explore the various pavilions set up at the Begumpet airport.
Indigo operated the initial flights connecting Surat to Delhi and Hyderabad, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in the airport's operational history.
PM Modi will be on a day-long visit to Surat on Sunday. Besides inaugurating the new Surat airport terminal, he will also dedicate to the people the Surat Diamond Bourse - world's largest and modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Gujarat government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for development of airports in the state of Gujarat at Gandhinagar in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.