Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and AID Patron Nitin Gadkari has personally intervened and written to Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran seeking immediate restoration of the canceled flights of Air India flights from Nagpur. In his letter, Gadkari strongly endorsed the representation submitted by AID President Ashish Kale emphasizing that Nagpur is a rapidly growing economic, industrial and logistics hub whose connectivity cannot be compromised.

 

e emphasized that the cancellation and reduction of flights, especially on the vital Nagpur-Mumbai sector, could adversely affect business travel, industrial activity, investment prospects and passenger convenience. Gadkari highlighted that Mumbai is the country’s financial capital and a key destination for business, administration and industry. He urged Air India to reconsider its decision and restore at least one Nagpur-Mumbai flight at the earliest in the larger interest of regional connectivity, economic growth and public convenience. AID, in its representation, expressed concern over the reduction in Air India services and its likely impact on passengers, investors and industries across Vidarbha. The association noted that Nagpur is rapidly emerging as a major investment destination and that strong air connectivity is essential to sustain the region's growth momentum.