Kolkata airport marks 100 years; centenary logo unveiled
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu unveiled the centenary celebrations logo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, which completes 100 years of service, on 13 December 2024.
Summary
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, a pre-independence airport celebrating 100 years of service, had its centenary celebrations logo unveiled by Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on 13 December 2024. The Minister announced a commemorative stamp and coin, an art book on India's cultural heritage in modern airport architecture, and three months of celebrations with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). A UDAN Yatri Cafe offering affordable food to passengers travelling under the UDAN scheme will also be introduced at the airport. Naidu said India is now the third-largest domestic aviation hub in the world and that more than 600 flights had been launched under UDAN in eight years.
Key facts
- Airport
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
- Milestone
- 100 years of service
- Logo unveiled
- 13 December 2024, by K. Rammohan Naidu
- Planned
- Commemorative stamp and coin, art book, 3-month celebrations
- New facility
- UDAN Yatri Cafe for UDAN passengers
- India
- Third-largest domestic aviation hub (per Minister)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, whose celebrations logo was unveiled on 13 December 2024, is marking how many years of service?
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Correct answer: C — 100
PIB (Civil Aviation): the Minister unveiled the Centenary Celebrations Logo as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, celebrates its 100 years of service.
As part of Kolkata airport's centenary, a cafe offering affordable food to passengers travelling under the UDAN scheme is to be introduced. What is it called?
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Correct answer: A — UDAN Yatri Cafe
PIB (Civil Aviation): a unique UDAN Yatri Cafe is set to be introduced at Kolkata Airport to cater specifically to passengers traveling under the UDAN scheme.