Privatisation alone would not yield results, says Aviation
Minister
23/09/2014 13:55
Reiterating that he was not against privatisation, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati said privatisation alone would not yield results and stressed upon the need for working as a team, said the media report.
"We need to encourage more Indian players, be it in the private sector or government to improve and strengthen flight connectivity. There is ample scope for improvement both in air cargo and passenger traffic," he said interacting with members of the local chapter of Indian Chamber of commerce and Industry.
Responding to their plea for better flight connectivity and speedy completion of airport expansion project, he said there is need for a mix of both private and public participation in such infrastructure projects.
"Of the 450 plus airstrips across the country, activity is visible in less than a 100," he said
23/09/2014 13:55
Reiterating that he was not against privatisation, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati said privatisation alone would not yield results and stressed upon the need for working as a team, said the media report.
"We need to encourage more Indian players, be it in the private sector or government to improve and strengthen flight connectivity. There is ample scope for improvement both in air cargo and passenger traffic," he said interacting with members of the local chapter of Indian Chamber of commerce and Industry.
Responding to their plea for better flight connectivity and speedy completion of airport expansion project, he said there is need for a mix of both private and public participation in such infrastructure projects.
"Of the 450 plus airstrips across the country, activity is visible in less than a 100," he said
