The meeting of State Aviation Secretaries was held yesterday, under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Dr. Nasim Zaidi.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Zaidi said that the Indian aviation sector is major economic driver for prosperity, development and employment and its airports today have become the symbol of India’s growth story. This sector with the growth of 18% in domestic market is poised to emerge as the 3rd largest aviation market in the world by the end of this decade.
This sector is likely to generate approximately 2.6 million jobs in the next one decade. He further said that huge potential in this sector is yet to be tapped and this is possible only with the cooperation and coordination among the partners; Centre, States and private sector.
Dr. Zaidi said that issues of safety, security, infrastructure development and connectivity are most important in the aviation sector. He said that there should be zero tolerance policy as far as safety is concerned.
He advised the State representatives to improve their Civil Aviation system including State Government related aircraft operations, as per DGCA regulations immediately so that the safety could be strengthened further. He said that security is indivisible and can not be segregated between States and Centre. There is a need to harmonise the processes and procedures at all the Airports and to ensure that the State police staff is well trained and proficient in his work as the CISF.
On connectivity, he said that Government’s role in connectivity is limited to formulate socially equitable policies and ensure its implementation. He said that the availability of suitable infrastructure and the commercial viability are two factors, which play major role in improving connectivity. Dr. Zaidi stressed upon all the States to implement of the Civil Aviation Rule (CAR) of safety at the earliest. State Government representative assured to implement in three months timeframe.
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