Hyderabad, March 25 : Haryana Governor Bandru Dattatraya on Friday stated that the aviation conference will provide much desired fillip to the aviation sector as the Central government is looking to formulate a plan for the development of indigenous civilian aircraft, helicopters and associated aviation equipment in order to promote India as a global hub in the aviation sector. Speaking after visiting on going ‘Wings India 2022’, Asia’s largest event on civil aviation jointly organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI here, Dattatraya said that the government will promote India as a global hub for the manufacture, design and innovation in aeronautical manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’, Athma Nirbhara Bharat, and Skill India initiative; and to showcase India’s huge potential as a global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub. The Governor said the Indian civil aviation market is among the fastest-growing aviation markets globally and contributes $72 billion to India’s GDP. Production Linked Incentive Scheme initiative started by the Government of India to not only encourage foreign companies to find workforce in the country and thereby generate employment, but also encourage domestic and local production to create micro jobs, he said. The Governor also visited the Haryana Civil Aviation department stall at the Wings India – 2022 where he was received by Dushyanth Chautala, Deputy Chief Minister, Haryana. Chautala briefed the Governor that they are having meetings with various groups like FEDEX to develop Hisar Airport in Haryana. It will promote the aviation industry in that region and also develop infrastructure of the region. It will also create jobs for the youth. Dattaraya also suggested that Haryana should also set up training institutes to train young Pilots. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Civil Aviation and Anil Rao (Rtd)Advisor to Haryana Chief Minister were also present. KNR RKM
