Union Minister Inaugurates 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation
| Event | 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) |
|---|---|
| Date | 11th September |
| Venue | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Inaugurated by | Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu |
| Vision | Build a more connected, resilient, and robust aviation landscape in the Asia-Pacific region |
| Asia-Pacific Aviation Market | Poised to become the largest aviation market by 2035, with over 3.5 billion passengers annually |
| India's Airport Infrastructure | Expanded from 74 operational airports in 2014 to 157 in 2024, with plans to increase to 350-400 by 2047 |
| Domestic Air Passengers | More than doubled in the past decade |
| UDAN Scheme | Opened 583 new regional routes, making air travel accessible to underserved and unserved regions |
| Climate Change Goal | ICAO aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 |
| Delhi Declaration Outcome | Advances safety, security, and sustainability in the Asia-Pacific civil aviation sector |
| Chairman of APMC | Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, nominated by Singapore and recommended by Bhutan |