PM asks MoCA to fasten handing over of 6 more airports on PPP basis

May 2, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a review meeting on Friday, asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to expedite the process of handing over of 6 more airports on PPP basis, by commencing the tender process within three months to generate more revenue as well as to bring in more efficiency at the airports.

The meeting was attended by the home minister, the finance minister, MoS(civil aviation), MoS(finance) and senior officials of the government of India.

“It was decided that the Indian Air Space should be effectively used in such a manner that the flying time is reduced benefitting the travelling public and also helping the airlines to save costs in close co-operation with the Department of Military Affairs,” says the release.

The e-DGCA project was also reviewed. This project aims to bring more transparency in the DGCA’s office and help all stakeholders by reducing the processing time for various licenses/permissions. It was also decided that all reform initiatives taken by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the organizations under it should proceed in a time-bound manner

We had a meeting today during which aspects relating to the aviation sector were reviewed. This includes ways to make airports more efficient and integrating the sector with latest technological advancements. https://t.co/IJN13FN8Ar

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2020