August 24, 2017 2:32 pm
Announcing the changes made to the scheme after detailed consultations with stakeholders in the past few months, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said the scheme is being liberalised, especially in the sense of focusing on priority areas.
December 17, 2016 8:30 pm
We are working on the amendment of the particular legislation, after which aircrafts both overflying and origin from India would be able to provide the services to their passengers, Raju said.
December 17, 2016 8:06 pm
Historically in India, the ministry said, while roadways and waterways have been utilised for transportation of Cargo's, flight has been only used for passengers.
May 05, 2016 1:58 pm
Raju was responding to a demand by a BJP member that they be given a "little priority" at airports.
October 17, 2015 4:26 am
The ministry had made a presentation to Prime Minister in August, following which it was decided to set up a panel of secretaries to build consensus on the proposed policy.
April 27, 2015 2:47 am
Guidelines to be framed for ascertaining the eligibility of such seats.




