We ensured the swift movement of cargo by increasing freighters amidst pandemic: Vandana Aggarwal

Stressing on air cargo has been strong on the pillars with the help of strong infrastructure, equanimity, robust versatility business model and innovation during the times of pandemic Vandana Aggarwal, IES, Sr. Economic Advisor, Ministry of Civil Aviation, says, “We have mega challenges and opportunities in the air cargo industry. With the initiatives are undertaken by Indian enterprises, we can say that Indian enterprises are beginning to look towards the future and find ways forward that transform their business in these changing times.”

Talking about the initiatives undertaken by the Government of India, she mentioned that despite the challenging times, we ensured the swift movement of carriage on passenger aircraft by increasing dedicated freighters and ensuring the shift movement of cargo at airports. She highlighted that we grew hugely in the export of agriculture produce. Aggarwal expressed her views in a virtual conference organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on “Air Cargo Sector Transformation-Way Forward”.