MoCA minister unveils new logo for Kolkata airport on 100 years of service

Kolkata: Unveiling a new logo for the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport, Kolkata on its 100 years of service the Minister of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said special focus was laid on the airport with significant developments made over the last five years.

The minister announced a series of initiatives that include the release of a commemorative stamp and coin to honour the 100 years of Kolkata Airport, the launch of an art book showcasing India’s cultural heritage reflected in modern airport architecture, and three-month-long celebrations involving the people of Kolkata and Bengal, along with the Airport Authority of India (AAI).

‘Additionally, a unique ‘UDAN Yatri Café’ is set to be introduced at Kolkata Airport to cater specifically to passengers travelling under the UDAN scheme. Highlighting the importance of Kolkata Airport, he noted: “The airport has served through various historical periods, representing the pre-independence struggle, the growth of the country post-Independence and the LPG reforms.

Today, under the leadership of our Prime Minister, the airport sector has been transformed. Special focus has been put on Kolkata Airport, with significant upgrades in capacity, additional services, and world-class infrastructure over the last five years.” Reflecting on the impact of the UDAN scheme, he remarked, “The UDAN scheme has been revolutionary in the civil aviation sector. Over the last eight years, we have launched more than 600 flights, transporting crores of people.

The scheme has made the vision of ‘Hawai Chappal in Hawai Jahaz’ a reality. Today, as we celebrate 100 years of Kolkata Airport, we see this as a source of inspiration and a sense of pride for the entire country.”

He further added: “We are now the third-largest domestic aviation hub in the whole world. The country aims to achieve the goal of becoming the number one domestic hub in the world.”