Comprehensive civil aviation policy soon: Govt

Our Bureau Updated - November 25, 2017 at 05:48 PM.

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The Government is working to bring out a comprehensive civil aviation policy soon, said Anil Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.

He was speaking at an Assocham conference here on Wednesday

The policy will include aspects from ground handling to maintenance, focusing on regional and remote area air connectivity, among others, he told reporters.

“The Government has worked on the first draft. Talks and discussions is going on with all the stakeholders and soon an effective policy will be in place,” Srivastava said adding that the Ministry requires supporting hand for the overall growth of the aviation sector like flying schools.

Industry body Assocham said an expected investment of $12.1 billion is needed to improve remote and regional connectivity with industrial hubs through establishment of no-frill airports.

Published on October 8, 2014 11:29