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The Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia flags off inaugural flight connecting Ayodhya to Bangalore and Kolkata in presence of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath and the Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Civil Aviation, General (Retd.) V.K. Singh, in New Delhi on January 17, 2024.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Flags Off Inaugural Flight Connecting Ayodhya to Bangalore and Kolkata

Newdelhi:17/1/24:Today, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, marked a historic moment by flagging off the inaugural flight connecting Ayodhya to Bangalore and Kolkata. The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Road Transport & Highways, Gen(Dr.) V.K. Singh(Retd.) who witnessed the initiation of these significant air routes.

In his address, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia said that Ayodhya has been connected to Ahmedabad, Delhi, and now to Kolkata and Bengaluru as well. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we have ensured that within 17 days of the launch of an international airport the ‘Maharshi Valmiki International Airport’, Ayodhya is connected to all four corners of the country. He further said that the connectivity will help devotees from all across the nation to visit the newly built grand Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Talking about aviation infrastructure in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Minister Scindia commended the support provided by the Uttar Pradesh government in developing airports at a rapid rate. He also announced that in this year Uttar Pradesh will have a total of 16 airports and this number will go up to 19 airports by 2025.

While addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen (Dr.) V.K. Singh(Retd.) thanked Air India Express for starting this flight and also thanked Uttar Pradesh state government for their continuous support. He also said that the launch of this flight route symbolizes a commitment to expanding air connectivity and promoting accessibility across regions and this initiative will not only boost tourism but also contribute to the economic development of the connected cities.

Operated by Air India Express, the service will be available three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, effective immediately as per the schedule given below.

Flt Desg Dept Arp Arvl Arp Dept Time Arrv Time Freq Validity
IX 0764 BLR AYJ 07:30 10:00 134 17-Jan-24
IX 0764 AYJ CCU 10:30 12:15 134 17-Jan-24
IX 0765 CCU AYJ 12:45 14:30 134 17-Jan-24
IX 0765 AYJ BLR 15:00 17:30 134 17-Jan-24

The occasion was further adorned by the presence of distinguished guests, Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretory MoCA, Shri Lallu Singh, Member of Parliament, Ayodhya, Shri Ankur Garg, CCO, Air India Express, and other senior officials who added to the significance of the inaugural event.

 

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