‘PMGS, NLP have set examples for cargo trade worldwide’

While speaking at the ongoing FIATA RAP Meet, Piyush Srivastava, Senior Economic Advisor, MoCA said, “The initiatives like PMGS and NLP taken by the govt of India to promote air cargo and logistics trade are known worldwide. Today, we have over 100 cargo facilities across India to facilitate trade and for efficient cargo movement. We are also focusing on improving ease of doing business. Last year we ordered over 2000 aircraft to improve connectivity. We have UDAN scheme in place to boost regional connectivity, pax operations and belly capacities for cargo movement. We have also allowed non-scheduled freighter operations in India which means any international carrier can land at Indian airports at any time. FIATA and ACAAI together have done great job by organising this event which will help the industry stakeholders to come along, collaborate and discuss new ideas and innovate. Also, I would like to discuss with FIATA about the international regulations for dangerous goods and will coordinate with DGCA too regarding this segment which is crucial. With this event, FIATA and ACAAI are helping freight forward and ground handlers.”