India’s civil aviation targets 300 million domestic air passengers by 2030, says Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

At the inauguration of ‘Wings India 2024,’ Asia’s largest civil aviation event, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed India’s ambition to reach 300 million domestic air passengers by 2030. The four-day event, hosted at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, aims to lay the groundwork for the future of Indian civil aviation.

Scindia highlighted India’s impressive growth in the aviation sector, projecting it to become the drone hub of the world. As part of a government-sponsored scheme, he announced plans to train 10,000 women as drone pilots, underlining India’s commitment to technological advancements.

Acknowledging India’s current standing, Scindia stated, “India is the 7th largest civil aviation market globally, and when considering both domestic and international passengers, we rank as the 5th largest.”

The event, organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India, and FICCI, revolves around the theme ‘Wings India 2024: Laying the Groundwork for Indian Civil Aviation by 2047 in Amrit Kamal: Linking India to the World.’

Scindia highlighted the significant strides India has made in civil aviation over the past 75 years, from Amrit Kaal to Shatabdi Kaal, emphasizing new records, rapid development, and international prominence.

Underlining the commitment to last-mile connectivity, Scindia mentioned the establishment of five new regional airlines, air taxis, etc., as part of UDAAN 5.3. He attributed the democratization of India’s civil aviation sector to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen (Dr) VK Singh (Retd.), echoed the sentiments, emphasizing the global significance of the civil aviation sector in contributing to both national and global GDP.