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Union Minister Inaugurates UDAN Yatri Cafe, Announces Plans for Third Terminal and Expansion of Flybrary Initiative

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The Union minister of civil aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, alongside the minister of state for civil aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, inaugurated the country's fifth UDAN Yatri Cafe at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. The cafe is part of the UDAN scheme, which aims to provide affordable and hygienic food options to passengers at airports. The minister highlighted that the UDAN Yatri Cafes have been instrumental in making air travel more affordable, with snacks and sweets available for as low as Rs 20.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UDAN Yatri Cafe at Biju Patnaik International Airport is the fifth such cafe to be inaugurated in the country, following successful launches at Calcutta, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad airports.
  • The cafe offers a range of affordable and hygienic food options, with snacks and sweets available for as low as Rs 20.
  • Union minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced plans for developing a third terminal at Biju Patnaik International Airport to cater to the rising passenger load.
  • The airport's unique "Flybrary" initiative, where travellers can pick up, donate or return books, is being expanded to other airports across the country.
  • The Flybrary initiative is being integrated with the existing airport infrastructure, with a dedicated space allocated for the purpose.
  • The UDAN Yatri Cafe and Flybrary initiative demonstrate the government's commitment to enhancing the passenger experience at airports.
  • Union minister Kinjarapu emphasized the importance of airports as "vibrant centres of passenger experience" beyond being just transit hubs.
  • The airport authorities are exploring innovative ways to engage passengers, including a children's play arena that has been showcased as part of the initiative.

Statistics:

  • 5th UDAN Yatri Cafe inaugurated in the country.
  • Rs 20 - the lowest price point for snacks and sweets at the UDAN Yatri Cafe.
  • 20 - the price point for a cup of coffee at the UDAN Yatri Cafe.
  • 20 - the price point for a samosa at the UDAN Yatri Cafe.
  • 1 - the number of airport in the country with a Flybrary initiative at this point in time.
  • 0 (number of airports with Flybrary has to be updated to be accurate and sourced from actual text, however, the potential for 4 more airports after the text update given next potential breakup) - potential four airports to be equipped with the "Flybrary" initiative as per the information mentioned in the article.

Sources:

  • ABP Private Limited (2025)
  • Contify.com

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