New Delhi, March 30 Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said in the Rajya Sabha that a new terminal building at Udaipur international airport will be inaugurated this year, and discussions are underway with airlines to start overseas flights from the city.
Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour, the minister informed that the new terminal building at Udaipur, Rajasthan, is under construction and will be completed soon.
He said the new terminal would be inaugurated this year only.
To start international services, Naidu said that discussions are on with airlines for this purpose.
The minister was responding to a question asked by BJP MP Chunnilal Garasiya, who wanted to know when international services would start from Udaipur.
Naidu noted that the Indian aviation sector has witnessed strong growth during the last 11 years of the Modi government.
He said the number of airports and aircraft has increased sharply, leading to a corresponding increase in the number of passengers.
Naidu said this growth in the aviation sector has resulted in the need for a larger workforce.
He said that the government has taken steps over the last 4-5 years to build capacity to meet these needs.
In a written reply, Naidu said, "Apprenticeship and skill development in airport ground handling and related operational areas are undertaken by Ground Handling Agencies (GHAs) as part of their operational requirements."
GHAs recruit personnel and provide necessary training, including structured classroom training, on-the-job training, and periodic refresher programmes, he added.
Furthermore, skilling initiatives encompass a wide range of areas such as passenger handling, baggage management, ramp operations, safety procedures, emergency response, customer service, and the operation of specialized equipment.
"These programmes are aligned with broader Government policies on skill development and are implemented from time to time in accordance with sectoral requirements," the minister said.
Naidu said that training and capacity-building activities are also undertaken in collaboration with airlines, training institutes, and other service providers associated with airport operations.
Such apprenticeship and training activities are conducted across the country based on operational requirements, he added.
