100 yrs of Kol airport: Min unveils celebration logo
Times of India | 14 December 2024
Kolkata: Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu unveiled the logo of Kolkata airport's centenary celebration at New Delhi on Friday, kicking off the programmes in Kolkata as airport officials listed the itinerary of the celebrations that will start on Dec 21 and will continue for three months.
As part of the celebrations, the minister announced a series of initiatives, including the release of a commemorative stamp and coin to honour 100 years of Kolkata airport and the launch of an art book showcasing India's cultural heritage reflected in modern airport architecture.
The three-month-long celebrations will include an exhibition on the airport's history, cultural events, craft fairs, charity events, blood donation camps, and a mega plantation drive, among others. Additionally, a unique UDAN Yatri Cafe is set to be introduced at Kolkata airport to cater to passengers travelling under the UDAN scheme, part of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of upgrading under-serviced air routes.
"This is a proud moment for all of us, where we are continuing the legacy built by our nation and drawing inspiration from it for future achievements. The airport has catered to crores of passengers and stood as a vital gateway for Bengal and the country through significant historical milestones. Our honourable Prime Minister always says very dearly, ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi', so this is a proud moment for us," said Naidu.
TOI reported on Monday how an aerodrome with a grass runway that was set up in the early 20th century and saw an airline make a scheduled stop in 1924, became a full-fledged airport and a key stop-over for flights operating between North America and Europe, and South East Asia, turned 100 this year.