2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) concluded with unanimous adoption of Delhi Declaration.
- APMC which also celebrates 80 years of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has been organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation and ICAO.
Key commitments under Delhi Declaration:
- Reaffirming Asia and Pacific Ministerial Declaration on Civil Aviation (Beijing): Pursue implementation of State Safety Programme, Asia/Pacific Seamless Air Navigation Service Plan
- Aviation Safety & Security: Achieve aspirational goal of Global Aviation Security Plan
- Gender Equality: Take necessary measures to strengthen gender equality
- Aviation Environment Protection: Reduce emissions and other environmental impacts of aviation
- Ratification of International Air Law Treaties: Encourage Asia & Pacific States to ratify Amendments to Convention on International Civil Aviation
Civil Aviation Sector in India
- India is fastest growing aviation market in world and is currently 3rd largest in domestic segment.
- Number of aircraft in India is more than 800 and airports have exponentially grown to 157.
- Gender Equality: 15% of the pilots in India are women (global average is 5%).
- Schemes for Aviation Sectors: Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) –Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), Digi Yatra & Greenfield Airports Policy, 2008(To prioritize carbon neutrality).
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