New Delhi: India is rightfully taking the position it deserves in the world, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said.
The India pavilions set up at the World Economic Forum (WEF) are witnessing “a lot of buzz and activity” from people around the world who want to be part of India’s growth story, Civil Aviation Minister Naidu said on the sidelines of the annual business meeting at Davos in Switzerland. “They feel India is set to lead the way, so its better to make use of the opportunity,” said Naidu at Davos 2025.
India’s aviation industry has experienced significant growth in the past 10 years. The number of operational airports in the country has doubled from 74 in 2014 to over 150 in 2024. The domestic air passengers have more than doubled in the past decade, with Indian airlines significantly expanding their fleets.
India is rightfully taking the position it deserves in the world, he said.
Global companies “really want to involve themselves” with India, which is the third-largest domestic market in the world, he said. “They are aware of the Viksit Bharat vision we have envisaged under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where we want to become the number 1 player,” he said.
Emphasising that Civil Aviation sector carries a huge potential, Naidu said the Centre has built 159 airports over the last 10 years across the country. “No other country has achieved this kind of growth. The number of passengers have doubled from 2014,” he said.
“There is lot of potential, not just for domestic players but also international players as well. They feel that they can involve themselves in the growth story of India.”
