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Nagpur Airport Handed Over to GMR, Set to Transform Into a Major Aerotropolis

Newsmantra — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:10:13 +0000

NAGPUR. The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur has been officially handed over to the GMR Group under a Public-Private Partnership model during a high-profile event attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Speaking at the event, Civil Aviation Minister Naidu stated that with advanced Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities alongside an expansive cargo hub, the airport will unlock its full economic potential and transform Nagpur into an airport-centric metropolis, or Aerotropolis. Highlighting the rapid expansion of India’s aviation sector, Naidu noted that the number of airports in the country has grown from 74 in 2014 to 165 today, emphasizing that Nagpur’s new cargo hub will seamlessly connect the region’s famous oranges, local handlooms, and electronics to global markets. To mark the transition, the Civil Aviation Minister also launched the airport’s official website, while Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled the new logo for the international airport.

During the ceremony, Union Minister Gadkari highlighted that the upgraded international airport would act as a massive catalyst for the tourism and mining sectors across the Vidarbha region, while actively urging the Civil Aviation Ministry to establish direct international flights from Nagpur to global hubs like Singapore and Dubai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis echoed this optimistic vision, pointing out that significant investments are already flowing into the local aviation sector through the Indian Air Force’s Maintenance Command and various defense establishments. Fadnavis explained that the addition of a second runway will eventually transform Nagpur into a major Defense Aviation Manufacturing Hub, drawing further heavy industrial investments. Ultimately, the leadership expressed complete confidence that the newly managed airport will serve as a powerful economic growth engine not just for Nagpur, but for the entire Vidarbha region and Central India.

Union Minister K. Rammohan Naidu Launches Yatri Sewa Diwas Passenger Experience

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:10:18 +0000

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, K. Rammohan Naidu, launched the initiative Yatri Sewa Diwas at airports across the country. In a statement, the Civil Aviation Ministry said the Yatri Sewa Diwas campaign underscores the government’s continuous efforts to provide the best travel experience and world-class services to all passengers. It added that the occasion was marked by free medical check-ups and health awareness campaigns at airports, as part of the Swastha Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan.

Speaking at the launch event at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Mr Naidu emphasised that this initiative is both a celebration of the ministry’s growth and a reaffirmation of its commitment to making every journey seamless and dignified.

He noted that the aviation sector sees every passenger as a priority and every journey as an opportunity to serve with dedication. Highlighting the unprecedented growth of the aviation sector, Mr Naidu stated that, under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN), air travel in the country has become more available, accessible, and affordable. He also mentioned that very soon, all airports across the country will be Wi-Fi enabled.

Civil aviation, home ministry trying to formulate guidelines for drone operations: Naidu

Newsmantra — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:58:30 +0000

Union minister K Rammohan Naidu said that the ministries of civil aviation and home affairs are working to formulate guidelines for safe operations and optimum utilisation of drones on Wednesday. “For drones, there is a security angle also. We are sitting with the Ministry of Home Affairs trying to formulate some guidelines and if necessary, an Act also around it,” Naidu said.

In light of the recent events in Manipur, the minister was answering a question on whether the government is considering any specific plans to deal with rogue drones. Recently, militants deployed drones to launch bomb attacks in the ethnic violence in Manipur.

Naidu went on to say that the rules are meant to guarantee safe operations and optimum utilisation of drones. He said that inter-ministerial consultations are being done in this regard.FE