Calling cargo an integral part of the aviation system, Pradeep Singh Kharola, IAS, Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, says “Complete movement of essential medicines and goods has been felicitated via civil aviation and cargo. Aviation has emerged as a resilient sector that can survive through this pandemic.” Kharola mentioned that the Indian aviation sector has faced a lot of challenges caused by the pandemic but survived due to the air freight and cargo, implicating the extensive potential of air cargo across borders. An aviation system can function when all the parts of the system function efficiently and in sync with each other. He emphasized that aviation is an international activity, we should understand and appreciate that it’s an activity between nations, it’s economically important for all the nations. We have to work together, open new airports, bring in efficiency, reduce cost, and build equitable and strong partnerships between the nations and airlines.
The minister expresses his views in the 7th edition of PHD Global Aviation & Air Cargo Summit themed Aviation -Air Cargo Industry’s New Growth Blueprint & Business Resurgence Parameters organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.