Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Unveils Logo Marking 100 Years of NSCBI Airport(Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport) in Kolkata.

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On 13 December 2024, Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) unveiled the logo for the centenary celebrations of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI Airport) in Kolkata, West Bengal, marking 100 years of its service.


      - A special commemorative stamp and coin were also launched to honor the airport's 100-year journey. Additionally, an exclusive art book was released, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage through modern airport architecture.

      - The event was attended by Vumlunmang Vualnam (Secretary of MOCA), Vipin Kumar (Chairman of the Airport Authority of India - AAI), and other senior officials.

     

Main Point :-   (i) Kolkata Airport celebrated its 100th anniversary on December 21, 2024, and a three-month-long celebration has been planned.

      (ii) A special UDAN Yatri Café will be opened at the airport for passengers traveling under the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme. The café will offer quality, affordable meals to improve the travel experience.

(iii) The civil aviation sector in India is growing quickly and has become the third-largest domestic aviation hub in the world.

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