350 Airports in the Country by 2047: Union Minister Rammohan Naidu

Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu made a key announcement at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. He stated that the central government is working towards the goal of increasing the number of airports in the country from the current 164 to 350 by 2047. He mentioned that Indian airlines have already placed orders for approximately 1,700 new aircraft, and their availability will triple the country's domestic aviation capacity.

The minister revealed that the Indian aviation sector is the fastest-growing in the world, with an annual growth rate of 10 to 12 percent, and India has now become the third-largest aviation market. He further stated that India is poised to play a crucial role in the global supply chain by promoting domestic manufacturing and expanding the use of artificial intelligence.