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New Delhi : Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, MoS, Civil Aviation, General Dr V K Singh (Retd.) along with Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Pradeep Kharola, on September 1, 2021, virtually flagged off two flights strengthening the international and domestic aerial connectivity of Madhya Pradesh. The event marked the commencement of Indigo’s new direct flights on Gwalior – Indore (Madhya Pradesh) – Delhi route and resumption of Air India’s Indore (Madhya Pradesh) – Dubai (UAE) direct flight. Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, graced the event virtually from Bhopal.
Several other dignitaries including Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister; Pradhuman Singh Tomar, Energy Minister (Madhya Pradesh), Bharat Singh Kushwaha, Minster of State – Horticulture and Food Processing (Independent Charge), Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar, Member of Lok Sabha, Dr. Satish Sikarwar, Member of Legislative Assembly – Gwalior East, joined the event virtually from Gwalior.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said, “The establishment of direct flight connectivity on the Indore – Gwalior – Delhi route aligns with the objectives of the Sab Uden Sab Juden initiative of the Government of India.With the aerial connectivity of the 2 cities of Madhya Pradesh with immense potential, new opportunities will get a boost in sectors of trade and tourism.”
Scindia further informed that in last 53 days, Madhya Pradesh got 58 new flights and with 314 new aircraft movements the number of aircraft movements in the state has increased from 424 to 738. Indore, which was earlier connected to 8 cities, has now been connected to 13 cities. In a similar way, aerial connectivity of Gwalior has expanded from 4 to 6 cities, according to a PIB release.
Gwalior is known for its beautiful forts, temples, tomb, museum, and palaces. The increased accessibility will not only enhance tourism but also promote trade and commerce in the region.
Air India group currently operates flights from/to Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Bilaspur to various destinations within India. On the international route, Air India has been operating a direct flight from Indore to Dubai since 2019 which is recommencing now with this non-stop connection.