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‘2017 air fares fell 18%, passenger CAGR up 19% in 2018’

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New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Average air fares in India fell 18 per cent in 2017, while the number of passengers flown by domestic carriers recorded a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19 per cent in the last fiscal over the financial year 2013-14, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Sunday.

He said that his ministry is working on a plan for the domestic production of aircraft under the Make in India initiative.

“Average air fares fell by 18 per cent in 2017 over average air fare in 2015, making air travel more affordable for everyone,” Prabhu tweeted.

“Indian scheduled airlines carried more than 12 crore domestic passengers during FY18 as against 6.1 crore in FY14, recording growth of 19 per cent CAGR. Strategic policies resulting in enabling more Indians to fly than ever before,” he said in a separate tweet.

“Comprehensive aviation capacity expansion programme NABH NIRMAN has been envisaged to cater to one billion air passengers over the next decade,” he added.

The NextGen Airports for Bharat (NABH) Nirman initiative announced in Budget 2018-19 aims to expand airport capacity by more than five times.

“UDAN envisions enhancing regional connectivity through a market based mechanism. Passenger fares capped at Rs 2,500 for an hour-long flight to enhance affordability and connectivity. #UDAN enabling “Aam Nagrik” to fly,” Prabhu said in another tweet.

“India’s booming aviation and economy needs >1000 passenger and many more cargo planes. Preparing roadmap under #makeinIndia to eventually manufacture Aircrafts, beginning with components, creating eco-system, part of global supply chain. Create jobs, SMEs. Appeal @Airbus @Boeing participate,” he added.

Following his Friday visit to the Airbus facility at Toulouse in France, Prabhu asked the aircraft major to build planes in India under the Make in India initiative and contribute to the country’s aviation sector development.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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