The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Civil Aviation held a high‑level review of passenger facilities, security and immigration at major Indian airports. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu gave clear directives to upgrade infrastructure, streamline passenger flow and strengthen security.
Key Developments
- Installation of Automatic tray retrieval system (ATRS) at all airports in a phased manner.
- Formulation of a coordinated plan covering entry lanes, check‑in counters, security screening lanes and immigration counters to ensure seamless passenger movement.
- Prioritisation of development for the 21 airports under construction and the remaining 41 operational airports based on passenger traffic, adhering to standards of the BCAS.
- Setting norms for the number of aerobridges and extending baggage‑drop facilities beyond the 16 major airports.
- Ensuring that X‑ray screening staff from the CISF meet prescribed educational qualifications.
- Operationalising FRRO offices at all state headquarters by 2027.
- Establishing authorised immigration check‑points at Agartala and Jewar airports at the earliest.
- Promoting the FTI‑TTP by sending WhatsApp prompts to passengers at ticket booking.
Important Facts
- Total airports covered: 62 (21 under development, 41 existing).