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India's aviation sector has seen explosive growth with 88 new airports built in the last 10 years. Minister Naidu credits PM Modi's leadership for making flying more accessible and affordable across the country. The government is focusing on regional connectivity, especially in Tier 2 and 3 cities through strategic initiatives. Uttarakhand's CM also emphasized aviation's crucial role in boosting tourism and ensuring safety in hilly terrains.

Key Points: India Added 88 New Airports in 10 Years Says Aviation Minister Naidu

  • India added one airport every 40 days in the last decade
  • Aviation now more accessible and affordable nationwide
  • Focus on Tier 2-3 cities through UDAN routes
  • Uttarakhand CM highlights aviation's role in tourism and safety
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India added one new airport every 40 days in last 10 years: Civil Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reveals India's aviation boom with 88 new airports and 60 extra flights per hour under PM Modi's leadership.

"Under PM Modi, Indian skies are more connected, competitive and collaborative - Ram Mohan Naidu"

New Delhi, July 5

In just 10 years, the country have seen 88 new airports — nearly one new airport every 40 days — and added 60 additional flights every hour, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said.

According to the minister, flying in India today is more accessible, more available and more affordable.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian skies are more connected, competitive and collaborative, said Naidu, reiterating the ministry’s commitment to collaborative, state-specific strategies for achieving inclusive aviation growth.

He was speaking at the ‘Northern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation 2025’ in Dehradun, organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation

“Through this strategic initiative we aim to identify the regional opportunities and unlock the vast potential of Tier 2 and 3 cities. If we look at the sector through numbers, then we can clearly see the scale of the opportunity that exists,” Naidu told the gathering.

At the event, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami underlined the pivotal role of aviation in enhancing regional connectivity, enabling tourism, and supporting socio-economic development in the state.

He appreciated the phenomenal growth in the aviation sector and highlighted the prime importance of ensuring safety in the aviation operations, including helicopter operations in the hilly terrain of the state for which “the state government and the Ministry are deeply committed”.

A series of presentations was made by the Ministry on opportunities for the states in the aviation sector.

The plenary session provided an overall outlook emerging from the day-long conference, where Naidu outlined the Ministry’s strategic priorities for the region, including the development of heliport infrastructure, expansion of UDAN routes, strengthening of Flying Training Organizations and MRO hubs, and creating synergies between the Centre, states and industry stakeholders.

The Minister also reflected on key outcomes from the one-on-one meetings held between the Ministry and state delegations, and parallel sessions between state governments and aviation industry leaders, and assured all support from the Central Government in taking the aviation sector forward.

—IANS

- IANS

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Priya S
While the numbers look impressive, I wish they'd focus more on making existing airports better. The Delhi airport is always overcrowded and Mumbai's infrastructure can't handle the traffic. Quantity is good but quality matters too.
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Rohit P
UDAN scheme is a game changer! Last month I flew from Jaipur to Shimla for just ₹2500. Earlier this route would take 2 days by train+bus. More power to regional connectivity!
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently between India and Canada, I've noticed the improvement in aviation infrastructure. The new airports in smaller cities make business travel so much easier. Keep it up!
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Kavya N
Hope they maintain proper safety standards with this rapid expansion. Remember the recent near-miss incidents? Growth shouldn't compromise safety. Otherwise good initiative for tourism and employment.
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Vikram M
Great for Uttarakhand tourism! More airports mean more pilgrims can visit Char Dham easily. But government should also improve road connectivity to these new airports. Many are in remote locations.

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