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Government of India Launches 'Yatri Sewa DiDas' Initiative to Enhance Passenger Experience at Airports

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The Government of India, led by Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu, has launched the "Yatri Sewa DiDas" initiative to provide passenger-centric experiences at future-ready airports across the country. The initiative was launched on a day marked with free medical check-ups and health awareness campaigns at airports, with a special focus on women travelers under the Swastha Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for empowered communities, emphasizing the importance of active participation from all stakeholders in strengthening healthcare services for women and children across India.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Yatri Sewa DiDas initiative has been launched to provide passenger-centric experiences at future-ready airports across the country.
  • The initiative has been launched to coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for empowered communities, highlighting the importance of active participation from all stakeholders in strengthening healthcare services for women and children across India.
  • The initiative has been launched in 16 cities nationwide, with Hindon Airport being one of the key locations, having just one flight in 2020.
  • The initiative aims to make every journey seamless and dignified, carrying forward the spirit of Passenger First, rooted in the Prime Minister's guiding principle of Nation First.
  • The initiative has been supported by the visionary regional connectivity scheme UDAN, which has led to unprecedented growth of the aviation sector over the past 11 years.
  • The number of air travelers has surged from around 11 crores in 2014 to about 25 crores in 2025.
  • Very soon, all airports across the country will be Wi-Fi enabled under the Digital India Mission, revolutionizing the passenger experience.
  • Minister Rammohan Naidu has emphasized the need for stakeholders of the aviation industry, especially travelers, to be 'vocal for local' in procurements.

Statistics:

  • The number of air travelers in India has surged from around 11 crores in 2014 to about 25 crores in 2025.
  • The aviation sector has experienced unprecedented growth over the past 11 years.
  • Hindon Airport was connected to just one city in 2020 and is now connected to 16 cities nationwide.

Sources:

  • Government of India
  • AAI (Airports Authority of India)
  • The Prime Minister's Office, Government of India

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