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The Union Civil Aviation Minister inaugurated the 'UDAN Yatri Cafe' and special centenary tributes during the celebrations at Kolkata Airport.

National | Dated: 28 Dec 2024

In December 2024, Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) launched the 'UDAN Yatri Cafe' and the 'Centenary Postal Special Cover' during the opening ceremony of the 100th-anniversary celebrations of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Union Minister also revealed the Centenary Celebrations logo of NSCBI Airport. In addition, he announced several initiatives, including the release of a special My Stamp, a souvenir coin, and a coffee table book.
  • - The "UDAN Yatri Cafe" is a special pilot project by MoCA and AAI. It is created to meet the needs of passengers traveling under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme.
  • - The cafe will offer a carefully selected menu at affordable prices, allowing passengers to enjoy quality food at reasonable rates and improving their travel experience.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The event was attended by Union Minister of State (MOS) Murlidhar Kisan Mohol, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), along with Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretary of MoCA, and Vipin Kumar, Chairman of Airports Authority of India (AAI). Other senior officials from the Department of Post (DoP), MoCA, and AAI were also present to mark the occasion.
  • (ii) The Union Minister launched a coffee table book that highlights India's cultural heritage through the modern airport designs of AAI. He also opened a photo exhibition showing rare images of the journey of NSCBI Airport.
  • (iii) During the event, employees of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and key airport stakeholders, including airlines and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), were honored for their outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently launched the 'UDAN Yatri Cafe' and 'Centenary Postal Special Cover' during the 100th-anniversary celebrations of NSCBI Airport in Kolkata?

Correct Answer: Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu

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About MoCA

  • Minister : Murlidhar Mohol
  • Headquarters : New Delhi