Airports India December 2018

Official Magazine of the Airports Authority of India

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8 | Vo l 7 | I s s u e 2

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Dear Readers, The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has predicted that fuelled by economic growth, rising incomes and favourable demographics, the Asia-Pacific region will drive the biggest growth in aviation globally for the next 20 years. New passengers will make for over half the total number of this growth. India is poised to take the third spot after the United States (US) and China by 2024.

The growth tide for the Indian aviation sector continues to rise with new and futuristic initiatives taken by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) like the recently launched upgraded version of AirSewa Web Portal and Mobile App. This userfriendly interface supports grievance handling using social media, has a chatbot for personalised responses and real-time domestic and international flight information and schedules; further improving the digital air travel experience.

The magazine will be covering the adequate specificities of AirSewa 2.0. I would take this opportunity to request you to use the various features of this Mobile App. Taking a significant step towards ensuring smoother and efficient skies, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to draw a robust roadmap for modernisation of the Indian National Airspace System (NAS) by signing an agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The implementation plan will help improve airspace utilisation and implement Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/ 4

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Committed towards providing connectivity across the country, AAI has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to provide technical support for developing an airport at Rajpipla in Narmada district. AAI will also develop Dholera International Airport as an extension of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

This Children’s Day, AAI’s Chennai Airport took a beautiful initiative, “Dream Flying” by taking 48 unprivileged schoolchildren on a free air trip.

In order to make air travel a hassle-free experience for passengers, ‘DigiYatra,’ a much-awaited, new-age paperless technology will be rolled out at some AAI Airports by April 2019. This issue talks about this technological upgradation,

Indian Aviation Academy (IAA) signed an MoU with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) International Airport in Ahmedabad and commence the work of Rajkot International Airport as per the agreement.

which will use facial recognition as the identity proof at airports ensuring passenger convenience and security.

Sikkim became the latest addition to the country's aviation map with the commencement of the inaugural flight from Pakyong to Guwahati. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati gave a water cannon salute honouring the maiden flight from the Pakyong Airport. The connectivity to Pakyong sets an important milestone for the Northeastern region.

The current issue will also take you through AAI’s Vadodara Airport, a modern-day iconic structure that has been witnessing a rise in its passenger traffic for the last four years. The airport is well felicitated for the outstanding architecture of its Integrated Terminal Building.

Training and skill development of the workforce is significant for the growth of any organisation. Indian Aviation Academy (IAA) signed an MoU with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE). The collaboration will mark its importance by providing vital membership and training services to dedicated airport executives and professional staff throughout India.

AAI’s commitment towards enhancing transparency, efficiency and swiftness in public procurement has led to another appreciation. Government e-marketplace (GeM), during the National Public Procurement Conclave held in New Delhi, awarded AAI in the category of Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).

As this year concludes, I would like to recollect our accomplishments that made us proud of the steps we have taken towards progress, this year. Starting from inaugurating new airports to developing and upgrading the existing infrastructure, we are committed to enhancing connectivity across the nation.

AAI chalked out a futuristic strategy by finding solutions through research and collaboration with industry and academia. Also, AAI, through several Corporate Social Responsibility activities, has created a bigger and an effective impact by providing medical support to the unprivileged and by contributing towards skill and infrastructure development. We welcome everyone to our beautiful airports decked with local artwork, creating a "sense of place" and belongingness. Warm greetings to all on this Christmas. Happy Reading!

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Inbound

Explore Manipur and its myriad attractions

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Head to nearby locales from Hyderabad for a perfect getaway

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Breathe

Welcome the New Year by indulging in soulsoothing experiences

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Festive streak of Odisha

Visit Odisha: Bhubaneswar unveils a-one-of-its-kind city festival – Bhubaneswar Dot Fest. Also, the International Sand Art Festival and Konark Dance Festival get a little twist Smart City Bhubaneswar, also the host city of Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup is all set to transcend its ‘Temple City’ tag with one of India’s biggest City Festival titled – Bhubaneswar Dot Fest. Co-organised

by Odisha Tourism and Bhubaneswar Development Authority, the inaugural City Festival will take place from 1st to 16 December and will propel the city into an exclusive list of must visit food, storytelling, art and entertainment festival destinations in the country.

Eminent artists like Farhan Akhtar, Sona Mohapatra, Shreya Ghosal, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and VishalShekhar will set the stage on fire.

As a mirror for the visitors from all across the globe, .FEST will put on display the grandeur of Food, Entertainment, Stories and Trails that composes Bhubaneswar. This will provide a wonderful opportunity for the tourists to engage themselves with the resplendent culture and history that the city has at its disposal.

The F – In Praise Of Our Palates

Proffering a chance to interconnect with our food habits, the International Food Festival opens up the door for tourists to indulge in the delicacies from around the world.

The E – Lauding Our Legacies

The plethora of culture that Odisha has kept preserved have been throbbing the hearts of multitudes around the world. The extensive reach of the dance form of Odissi and our melange of folk traditions has enticed the crowd to the city this time. Tourists will get a chance to experience both past and modern.

The S – Tales From The Time

In Bhubaneswar, our streets are woven with splendid stories. A cluster of communities in the neighbourhood, pops up a story that vows to live for ages. Recollecting the magnificent memories of bedtime stories, the festival commits to take you back in time to sessions you spent engaging in majestic tales from the past.

The mesmerizing culture and heritage of Bhubaneswar makes it a longing destination for art enthusiasts from way beyond the seas. This is a moment of great joy as .FEST encompasses the activity of heritage and art trails around the city. The hub of temples and centre of culture, Bhubaneswar is a place spun with infinite magic.

display their skill and mastery in this five days cultural extravaganza ranging from age-old dance forms such as the classic Bharatnatyam, the graceful Odissi, the expressive Kuchipudi, lilting Mohiniattam, rhythmic Manipuri and the statuesque Kathak dance styles. Each evening will showcase two dance forms.

Odissi dance would be the inaugural presentation, while the second dance would be from Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi or Sattriya.

Odisha Tourism, host partner of the Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 is also set for its marquee five-day long 29th Konark Dance Festival and International Sand Art Festival from December 1 to 5.

The Hockey Men's World Cup will further be promoted during the painting and handicraft exhibitions at the International Sand Art Festival, to be held at the pristine Chandrabhaga sea beach.

An annual fête of Indian classical dances, the Konark Festival is one of the biggest dance festivals in the country, bringing champions of all classical and traditional dance forms together to

Padmashree Sudarshan Patnaik, brand ambassador of the International Sand Art Festival and many renowned sand artists and sculptors from abroad will participate in the event this year as well.

The T – Touring The City

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The Gandhi corner at the Chennai Airport is amazing!

Optimistic that it will be in many more airports and public places across India. Wonderful initiative from @AAI_Official, @ChennaiAirport and National Gandhi Museum.

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Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik talks about her favourite airports

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@VVENK_86 Amazing artwork at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata. Good job @AAI_Official, @MoCA_GoI, @narendramodi, @sureshpprabhu

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@aaimduairport It was a fantabulous customer service at the Madurai Airport. I was delighted to meet such a caring police official and welcoming customs officers.

Please keep this going @AAI_Official

Witness the splendour of Kiradu Temples in Barmer, Rajasthan

@URBANTRANSNEWS Received cute shopping bags as a gift at Chennai Airport.

Nice initiative from @SharonPlyIndia and the @AAI_Official. #IsayNotoPlastic. I always carry shopping bags to stores.

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@MAYASARC Satisfactorily completed one year in an organisation that cares. Cherised every moment that I spent here. Thanks @AAI_Official. @SPORTY_PAWAN

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mark your calendar A list of events and festivals taking place in the month of December

December 14-16, 2018 Purulia, West Bengal

Chhau Mask Festival

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People of Charida village in the Purulia district of West Bengal happily get engaged in the task of maskmaking in this month for the ancient Chhau folk dance of Eastern India. Purulia has been awarded the status of a rural crafts hub by the Government of West Bengal and UNESCO. The festivity that celebrates mask-making also offers dance performances at the annual Chhau Jhumur Utsav later in the same month.

December 7-9, 2018 Lake Club, Chandigarh

Military Literature Festival India's second Military Literature Festival will showcase the strength of the armed forces through literature, art, music, photography, seminars and discussions. It will bring together top Indian and international defence experts, historians, authors, poets, publishers and media personalities.

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December 7-9, 2018 NSIC Grounds, Okhla, Delhi

Comic Con

Started in the year 2011, Comic Con India comes from the producers of the iconic New York Comic Con and is billed as the biggest "pop-culture event of the year" in New Delhi. Comic Con is back for its eighth edition and the event will take place across two days featuring the best of comics, movies, television, gaming and cosplay.

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December 15-18, 2018 Dambuk, Arunachal Pradesh

The Orange Festival of Adventure & Music (OFAM) Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very first adventure and music festival promises a huge line-up of bands and sports at a remote location. The festival offers events like motor-cross, ATV rides, four-wheel driving, white water rafting, mud run and zip-lining. The four-day event is an off-road challenge where SUVs navigate through rickety roads, tea estates, mud, jungle dirt tracks and orange orchards.

December 15-22, 2018 Panjim, Goa

Serendipity Arts Festival

The Serendipity Arts festival will feature 70 projects, including 40 commissioned ones, spread across multiple venues. The entire fest incorporates Goan crafts, photography, architecture, visual arts, theatre, music, dance and culinary arts. The festival is instrumental in bringing art closer to people.

December 25, 2018 Across India

Christmas

The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated in many parts of the country significantly. People attend special masses in churches, indulge in festive meals, exchange gifts and visit Christmas markets. Houses, stores, roads and markets are lit up with decorative lights adding to the festive cheer.

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AIR intel

The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India AAI at ADHM AAI participated in the Great Delhi Run, Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM). It was led by Shri. Vineet Gulati, Member (ANS), Shri. Chaukiyal, ED (CSR), Shri. Prem Nath, ED (Admin), Shri.

G. D. Gupta, ED (Planning) and other officials. It was an initiative to promote health and fitness among AAI employees.

Children’s Day special

AAI’s Chennai Airport on Children’s Day provided a free air trip to 48 underprivileged school children under the noble initiative “Dream Flying” in collaboration with IndiGo and Indian Oil Corporation.

Meeting of AAI and Belgium High Commission AAI and Belgium High Commission held a meeting at AAI’s CHQ on November 22, 2018. The Delegation from Belgium showcased

cutting-edge technology and

innovative solutions from airport infrastructure works through engineering and environmental solutions to surveillance equipment.

First flight takes off from Pakyong

Guwahati Airport gave a

grand water canon salute

to the inaugural flight that departed from the Pakyong Airport, setting an important connectivity milestone for the northeastern region.

Airports authority of India celebrates the Swachhta Pakhwada AAI recently celebrated

Swachhta Pakhwada at all of its airports showcasing their effort towards the betterment of the environment. The Pakhwada included events like puppet shows, folk theatre, cleanliness drive, tree plantation and more.

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AAI participated in India-Myanmar Business Forum AAI recently participated in “India Myanmar Business Forum” organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) focussing on Bilateral Trade and Investments in the Rakhine State of Myanmar at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Vineet Gulati took over as the new Member (ANS)

Vineet Gulati took over the charge of Member (Air Navigation Services) from October 5, 2018 on the Board of AAI. Prior to this appointment, he has served at AAI in various capacities, as Executive Director (Air Traffic Management), General Manager (Air Traffic Flow Management) and Air Traffic Controller in ATC Centers at various international airports.

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AAI shines

AAI won an award in Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) category presented

by Government e-marketplace (GeM), India during the National Public Procurement Conclave. The award marked another bright feather in AAI’s cap.

UK Airports Mission Delegation meet

A meeting was held between AAI and Department of International Trade, British High Commission at AAI’s Corporate Headquarters on October 31st 2018. The meeting was attended

by UK Airports Delegation comprising companies of UK Airport Trade Associations, British Aviation Group (BAG) and British Airport Services and Equipment Association (BASEA). The meeting highlighted a detailed action plan of AAI generating a lot of interest within various business entities present.

Shri. J. K. Goel takes over as Executive Director (HR)

Shri. J.K. Goel took over the charge as

Executive Director

(HR), AAI. Prior to his appointment, he has served as General Manager (HR) at Corporate Headquarters (CHQ), Delhi and at Regional Headquarters (RHQ), Eastern Region, Kolkata, AAI.

AAI organises Art Exhibition

AAI’s Women Welfare Association (AAIWWAKalyanmayee) in association with AAIAF (AAI Artist’s Forum), FIPA (Forum of India Photographers and Artists) and AAIOI (Airports Authority of India Officers' Institute) organised an Art Exhibition - “The Five Elements –Panchtatava” at the Indian Aviation Academy from October 24-November 10, 2018.

uptrend in Cargo Handling

The Coimbatore Cargo Logistics is witnessing an incessant growth in cargo handling . In the half-yearly closing of current fiscal, domestic cargo has clocked 5275 Metric Tonnes (MTs) and international cargo touched 2180 MTs which is 25 per cent and 40 per cent growth respectively year over year.

AAI and USTDA signs an agreement AAI signed an agreement with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to draw a robust roadmap for modernisation of the Indian National Airspace System (NAS).

The implementation plan will help improve airspace utilisation and implement Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) air and ground equipage for a longer period of time.

AAI signs an MoU with Govt. of Gujarat

AAI has entered into an agreement with the Government of Gujarat to provide technical support for developing an airport at Rajpipla in Narmada District.

MoU between IAA and AAAE

Indian Aviation Academy (IAA) signed an MoU with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE).

The collaboration will help provide vital membership and training services to dedicated airport executives and professional staff throughout India.

AAI Cares

Under its CSR initiative, AAI has allocated ₹1.14 Crore for various welfare activities in the Malappuram district of Kerala , such as reconstruction of damaged roads, drinking water project, construction of homoeopathy hospital and several others.

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Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J. P. Nadda addressing at the ‘Second Plenary Session of ‘2nd International Conference on Primary Health Care towards Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals’, at Astana, Kazakhstan on October 25, 2018

Strengthening

Primary Health Care Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is one of the major areas of focus of the global health community with Primary Health Care (PHC) as a primary foundation for these efforts Primary healthcare is the first level of contact that individuals and communities have with the health system. PHC is concerned with three main areas: empowered people and communities; multisectoral policy and action; and primary care and essential public health functions as the core of integrated health services.

This comprises ‘comprehensive primary health care’ used to refer preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care.

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‘Second Plenary Session of ‘2nd International Conference on Primary Health Care towards Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals’, at Astana, Kazakhstan recently said, “Multi-sectoral action is a key to addressing social and environmental determinants and India has developed operational strategies to build a shared goal and vision between sectors such as nutrition, drinking water and sanitation, education, rural and urban development departments”.

The Health Minister spoke on the theme; The Future of

Primary Health Care’. He further communicated that our progress in making improvements in maternal, child health and communicable diseases is largely due to our sustained focus on and investing in strengthening health systems for these services.

Reiterating the commitment of the government the Union Health Minister said that India’s focus on improved and outreach primary health care services with established referral linkages including transport and strengthened secondary care services has yielded results not

“Multi-sectoral action is a key to addressing social and environmental determinants.”

JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare

only in terms of positive health indicators but also in a robust health systems platform that now gives boost to move from selective to comprehensive primary health care services.

Government is committed to achieving the goals of the National Health Policy 2017, and of the SDGs by 2030, and has achieved impressive results in terms of accessibility and quality of services which resulted in reduced deaths of mothers, newborns and children, and improved health outcomes overall.

Recently launched Ayushman Bharat- an initiative that is ambitious in scale and scope will also act as catalyst for achieving UHC to rural and financially week population. Ayushman Bharat has two components: establishing about 1,50,000 health and wellness centres for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana which will address the needs of secondary and tertiary health care for nearly 40% of our population.

In order to address the disparities in health indicators in states and to ensure the equal access of high quality health care to all people, the Government has identified 117 districts under the ‘transformation of aspirational districts’ programme so as to achieve the vision of a New India by 2022. The e-Mitra (Mobile Integrated Toolkit RMNCH+A) application has been designed to complement the aspirational district programme.

Role of biotechnology in public health has been used to good effect, particularly in primary health care. The use of point of care diagnostics, which are gradually being made available at the health and wellness centers, will enable providers to resolve more and refer less, thus improving continuum of care, reducing patient hardship, and consequent out of pocket expenditure.

India is committed to reforms in health service delivery using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) under ‘Digital India Programme’. Some of the initiatives of the Health Ministry are applications for the reproductive and child health (RCH), non-communicable diseases (NCD) and tuberculosis.

National Health Portal provides a single point of access for consolidated healthcare related information to citizens of India with the objective to improve health literacy and access to health services; and thereby reducing disease burden in the country.

Other digital health IT initiatives include an inter-operable electronic health records (EHR) system, patient engagement in improving service delivery through MeraAspatal, personal health record management system

India is committed to reforms in health service delivery using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) under ‘Digital India Programme’.

(PHRMS), national identification number (NIN) for both public and private health facilities (an unique identification number for health facilities), and m health (mCessation programme and mdiabetes). Hospital Information System (HIS) is also being implemented for computerized registration and capturing EHR/ EMR of patients in public health facilities up to primary health centre level.

Online Registration System (ORS) is a framework to link various hospitals for online registration and appointments, online diagnostic reports and enquiring availability of blood online.

Government is also aiming at establishing an electronic database in all its districts by the year 2020, to reduce the burden of paperbased data collection, recording, and storage.

Universal health coverage is not an end in itself, its goal is that all citizens of the country can achieve full health potential at every age by using health services that are appropriate to them, and can contribute to socioeconomic and sustainable development.

Let’s take the opportunity to make universal health coverage a reality for many more people and “Ayushman Bharat Programme” a success in shaping a healthy India.

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for the bibliophiles

Get your hands on the latest books by noted authors

The Butterfly Effect

The Radical in Ambedkar

Penguin India An extraordinary collection of immense breadth and scholarship that challenges the popular understanding of Ambedkar, The Radical in Ambedkar establishes B. R. Ambedkar as the most powerful advocate of equality and fraternity in modern India.

Ocean of Melancholy

Niyogi Books One of the best known works of Mir Mosharraf Hossain, Ocean of Melancholy is a novel centred on events that led to the battle of Karbala and its aftermath.

The book revolves around the tragic story of Hassan and Hussein, grandsons of the great Prophet Muhammad.

JALLIANWALA BAGH, 1919: before and after

Westland The novel captures the true horror of what happened during the massacre. The agitation against the Rowlatt Bill and the subsequent slaughter of innocents begs a nuanced and unbiased documentation.

Niyogi Books A self-obsessed detective who goes by his last name 'Kar’, an enigmatic internet cafe hostess in Seoul and a hotshot geneticist labouring away on a top secret corporate project; these are just a few pieces in the puzzle that needs to be put together to explain a world sucked into the whirlpool of the 'butterfly effect’.

sneak-peek

sita returns: modern india through her eyes

281 and beyond

Westland Sport In 281 and Beyond, VVS Laxman lays bare the ecstasy and trauma of being one of the chosen XI in a country like India that is devoted to cricket.

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the fire witness

HarperCollins The third installment of the internationally bestselling Joona Linna series, The Fire Witness sees Joona drawn into a gruesome murder at a home for wayward girls.

didi: the untold mamta banerjee

Penguin India Exploring the life of Mamta Banerjee, Didi opens a window to the life of one of the most dynamic politicians of our country.

Niyogi Books Sita Returns illustrates Sita’s journey to learn about the condition of women in the twenty-first century India.

Epitomising the struggles of women in the Indian society, Sita relates her own experiences to the women of today, creating a contrast between past and present.

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Light

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Travel light with these handy laptops for a hassle-free journey

HP Spectre X360 Aesthetically designed and lightweight, HP Sectre X360 offers a great keyboard and trackpad, a sharp HD display with a great battery life. Measuring in at just 0.41 inches thin, the HP Spectre is sculpted from a single block of aluminium boasting a lean, sleek, lightweight powerhouse. The 3.95mm narrow bezel fits the screen into a smaller frame, thus displaying the content in a jaw-dropping quality. One can also elevate their creativity with the improved precision of an HP digital pen.

Dell XPS 9365 Dell offers the smallest 13inch laptop, which boasts the world’s first Infinity Edge display. The laptop is virtually borderless with a bezel only 5.2 mm thin, weighs mere 2.7 pounds and measures a super slim 9-15 mm. The XPS 13 is exceptionally thin and light.

The IGZO IPS panel provides a wide viewing angle of up to 170° Tap. The powerful 6th Gen Intel Core processors offer speed and reliability along with the longest battery life of 18 hours, 14 minutes with FHD display. This model is Energy Star certified and is built of materials like cadmium, lead, mercury and some phthalates making 90% of the laptop’s parts easily recycled or reused.

New MacBook Air The new MacBook Air is an iconic blend of a brilliant retina display, the new Touch ID, a powerful 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, and offers battery back-up of 13 hours. The ultrathin portable laptop has upped its game by incorporating the latest-generation butterfly keyboard and the Apple T2 Security Chip. The mac ever has its wedge made with 100 per cent recycled aluminium and is a perfect companion for your travels.

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Acer Chromebook R13 The Chromebook R13 is a 13.3-inch wide reversible Chromebook 2-in-1 weighing 1.5 kg.

Sporting a metal finish, the 290-degree angle will offer a laptop that can stand up on your desk in “display mode.” The R13 is a Chrome OS laptop, rocking designs mainly around Google’s free office suite, Google Docs, Gmail, and the Chrome web browser. The laptop features Full HD IPS LCD 10-point touch display and a 3 cell battery that keeps the device running for up to 12 hours, which is one of the best things one would look in a laptop while travelling.

Asus Zenbook UX330UA Asus 13-inch ZenBook UX330UA provides premium lightweight aluminium chassis, a vibrant 1080p screen and a 256GB solid-state drive. The Intel 8th-Gen Core i5 laptop gives an added performance with its colourful screen, forwardfacing speakers tuned by Harmon Kardon and 2.6-pound chassis.

Zenbook promises to provide over 10 hours of battery life, strong performance and a fingerprint reader, which is integrated into the touchpad.

Microsoft Surface Book 2 Packed with Windows-specific strengths like a touchscreen and detachable display, the new Surface Book 2 is a powerful laptop. It’s also a tablet, thanks to that clip-on display, making travelling much more easier. The high-end graphics card and support for Xbox controllers make it a miniature Xbox for gaming on-the-go. Surface Book 2 is unbelievably thin, measures 0.30 inches and boasts a 1.6 pounds tablet portion.

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Facts about Chennai

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Airport

Chennai is the only international airport in India to have a secondary runway built across a river (Adyar river).

Chennai Airport handles over 20 million passengers annually that makes for more than 500 movements per day.

It is the only airport in India to have multimodal forms of transport for connectivity: metro rail, railway and road.

It is the first Indian airport to have International and Domestic terminals located adjacent to each other.

Both Domestic and International terminals house displays of local art and culture in abundance, showcasing the glorious heritage of the state of Tamil Nadu.

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irports Authority of India (AAI) held a contest #CaptionTheAirport.

Images of three AAI Airports were shared on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and users were invited to participate by captioning the images.

AAI is thankful for the amazing captions sent in by the participants.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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Hashmi (Surat 1 Hassam Airport) - Khoob-Surat

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Parikshit Gaur (Vadodara Airport) - "A journey: Baroda to WOWdodra dss142000 Shastri D (Vadodra Airport) - @ dss142000 - Blend of technology and nature: Vadodra airport, an Architectural Marvel Sanjay Ezhava (Bhopal Airport) - @ sanjayezhava - #Heart of India #Heart Of MP And the real heart of the flyers 4

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India

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Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare

Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare

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National Health Portal Gateway to Authentic Health Information www.nhp.gov.in

Health and Wellness Centres for Comprehensive primary health care

Expanded range of services Care in pregnancy and child-birth Neonatal and infant health care services Childhood and adolescent health care services Reproductive health and family planning

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At the airport

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The 1st Indian woman ever to win a medal at Paralympic Games, Deepa Malik loves the idea of exploring airports at length despite physical limitations

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ou name an airport and I have been there! Travelling across the globe, either for work or leisure, is one of the constants of my life. For the happy-go-lucky person I am, I love exploring each and every place I am at, which includes the airports as well. My very first memory of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai was every bit mesmerising. I loved how the airport has been done up so well with art displayed at the terminal. It gives me the feel of landing in 'mini India' as it has varied art displayed on the airport walls.

The Srinagar Airport is also a favourite as it the perfect place to shop for Kashmiri handicraft for a person like me on a wheelchair. I love to shop but at times it gets difficult to go out and buy stuff.

However, airports like these enable everyone to shop the local must-haves

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Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai Srinagar International Airport, Srinagar Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

before leaving the destination. The best part about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is how easily one can get authentic Hyderabadi biryani packed right at the airport and head for his/her travels. Another airport that I like for the food options and open space is the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. Â While I have been to almost all airports globally, I love the airports in India.

For instance, I would always pick Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi over the airport in Manchester. However, there is one thing that I feel most airports lack here that is a proper wheelchair assistance lounge. I feel airports should look into providing better wheelchairs or updating the models to make travel journeys better for the specially-abled.

(As told to Vani Malik)

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Tale of the

Tallest

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The Statue of Unity stands tall at a record-breaking height of 182 metres (597 ft).

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It rises out of a star-shaped, geometric base that covers the entire hill of the river island of Sadhu Bet in Gujarat.

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Located in Gujaratâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Narmada district, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest statue, Statue of Unity, is 3.5 km away from Kevadia town and about 200 km from Ahmedabad

The Statue of Unity is a 3.5hour drive from Ahmedabad and a two-hour drive from the Vadodara Airport.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 3,000 crore.

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Soaring over the river Narmada, the statue was built under a fixed construction period of 42 months.

The statue is made out of 22,500 million tonnes of cement.

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feasts of

& Carols

Welcoming the season of cold winds, warm blankets, Christmas celebrations are synonymous with gastronomical indulgence Words: Chhavi Nagpal

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hristmas, every year, brings with it a pleasant time when families and friends gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Come Christmas, there are lights, laughter and carols in the air.

One of the season's most looked-forwardto offerings though, are the feasts.

Christmas is an excellent opportunity to binge on desserts. In a land as diverse as India, each state and religion has their own ideas and traditions about winter food and Christmas delights. Here, we list down some delectable Christmas desserts to try out this season:

yule log cake

Burning yule logs at Christmas is a tradition as old as the festival itself. Eventually, over centuries, the Yule Log made its way to people's kitchens, only to be put into the oven instead of the fireplace to create a yummy dessert. The yule log, also known

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Traditional Christmas Cake

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as Kerststronk, is made of a chocolate sponge roll layered with cream and frosted with chocolate buttercream. It is a kind of a sweet roulade. As easy as the description makes it sound, it can be quite complex to prepare, with its chocolate icing covering and intricate presentation. Sometimes marzipan mushrooms, marzipan holly sprigs, spun sugar cobwebs and cherries are added to give a special touch to the pudding!

Hot Cocoa Cheesecake minis

Cheesecakes are a favourite for their creamy richness with a crusty texture combined with endless variety of flavours and toppings. Pretty simple to make, just crush up some oreos, mix them with butter and press into cupcake liners and place in the oven for baking. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baking, you can make the cheesecake filling. The adorable minis take only 22 minutes to bake and then 2-3 hours to cool. Your cheesecake minis will be incomplete without whipped cream, a sprinkling of cocoa powder and crushed candy cane and a few marshmallows. The minis are pretty festive, especially with their edible chocolate handles.

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Candied Popcorn Stars

Winter is the best season for candymaking. Another famous Christmas dessert are the popcorn stars, which were originally meant to be hung on the Christmas tree. However, they end up making their way to people's stomachs. Red and green candy beads, sugar, popped corn, cinnamon candles, corn syrup and lots of butter and vanilla are infused together in the sauce pan to create this delight. Cookie cutter or shaped by hand, the stars are definitely a joy. Light on the tummy, small in size, you can easily snack on them while dancing around, decorating your house. You can try combining different sweets, spices or fruits for this unusual festive snack.

2. Candied popcorn stars 3. Hot cocoa cheesecake minis

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No matter where you go this season, you'll find tempting food scents following you. So grab your forks and make the most of this feasting season!

Merry Christmas!

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View of Willong Khullen Village

Unexplored

Manipur Unfamiliar, exciting and under-explored, Imphal makes for the perfect place to start exploring Manipur

Photo: Sugato Tripathy

Words: Sugato Tripathy

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y encounter with Manipur was nothing less than a dream come true. Once called the “Switzerland of India” by Lord Irwin, Manipur lies in the deep corner of the northeast part of India. Surrounded by Nagaland in the north, Assam in the west, Mizoram in the south, and international border of Myanmar in the east, Manipur is every bit mesmerising and enchanting.

Imphal

The capital is a flat valley surrounded by hills that extend into Myanmar. The unassuming city houses the expansive and historic Kangla area, the Imphal War Cemetery of World War II, and the Indo-Japanese Peace Memorial at Red Hill as its major attractions. The scenery changes dramatically once you drive out of Imphal. Dense, exhilarating green hills run into each other at every bend of the road. There are a plethora

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of options to pursue. You can wander in the ancient village of Andro in the gorgeous Santhei Natural Park. Do boating in the unique Loktak Lake (the lake of floating islands), visit the mystical monoliths in the spectacular mountain village of Willong Khullen, visit the INA War Museum in Moirang or you can just spend the evening at the famous Rita Café in Imphal with live Manipuri music at your disposal.

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Kangla

fact file Manipur changed status from a Union Territory to a fullfledged state

Manipur got its first king, the ruler Ningthou Kangba

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The first Polo Club was formed in Manipur by the Britishers

Kangla was the royal seat of the erstwhile capital of Manipur. Revered as the most sacred site of the state, it was ruled by the Ningthouja Dynasty from 33 AD until 1891 when the British Empire took over. Opened to the public again only in 2004, the 238 acres of Kangla houses the ancestral abode of the ruling clan, their burial places, temples, shrines and certain megalithic structures across its territory. The Kangla region has a cult status for

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Chorus Repertory Theatre

Visit the 200-seater Chorus Repertory Theatre put together

by Indian playwright and theatre director, Ratan Thiyam for a dose of art and literature. This place is especially renown for its show Chakravyuha performed in 1984.

Today, the theatre hosts various stage shows displaying the traditional and contemporary art and lifestyle of Manipur.

2. Senthei Natural Park 3. Lai Haraoba dancers of Manipur

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4. A shop at Andro village 5. Monoliths at Willong Khullen village

Manipuri people as all relics, imprints and traces left behind throughout the history of Manipur originate from here.

Built during the early 17th century, a few ruins of the Kangla Palace remain. Most of its structures were destroyed during the Anglo-Manipur War. The Govindajee Temple is inside the remaining fortified wall.

Its array of pillars is a hallmark of the venerable structure. Another notable monument is the Hijagang Temple.

Built in 1846, it has been renovated and is the most beautiful structure in the area. Two large white statues of “Kangla Sha”—a mythical animal as per Manipuri folklore—stand in front of the Uttra (coronation halls of the erstwhile kings) to commemorate the original wood and brick structures.

The lush green surroundings make the visit pleasurable.

The War Cemetery

“There name liveth for ever more”, says an inscription at the Imphal War Memorial.

This place is a grim reminder of the offensive in March 1944. Surrounded by the enemy from almost all sides, the

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Indo–British army fought valiantly for two months and stalled the aggression.

More than 1,600 burials of brave young soldiers lie here. The names, age and their regiments are embossed on marble slabs placed aesthetically in several horizontal rows amidst a lush green landscape.

Santhei Natural Park, Andro

Fascinating Food

Manipuri food is considered healthy and simple. Most of the ingredients used are organic. Nonetheless, it does not miss out on its spice content and is tantalising to the tongue. The secret to Manipuri food is the use of chilli peppers. Eromba, Chamthong, Singju are some of the dishes that you must try when there.

Believed to be dating back to 1st century AD, the ancient village of Andro had some of the earliest settlers of the state. An hour’s drive from Imphal, it is the ideal location for a day trip.

It is famous for its handcrafted and unique style of pottery, tribal dolls, animal figurines and wood carvings.

The products are sundried for four days before being baked in fire. The natural dye used by the craftsmen makes the colours durable, bright, and vibrant.

The Santhei Natural Park adjacent to the village is a popular picnic spot with its lush green landscape, neat pathways, a sparkling lake and resplendently bright flower beds. Based at the foothills of the Nongmaiching Hill Range of Manipur, the place offers a beautiful

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Here, you can interact freely with the warm, simple and friendly villagers.

The unique “Phumdis” of Loktak Lake

The Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. spread across 280 sq. km. Situated in the Bishnupur district, it is considered to be the lifeline of the people here. With more than 200 species of aquatic plants, 100 species of birds and 400 species of animals, it is an ecosystem in itself. Due to its varied flora and fauna, it has been given the tag of “Wetland of International Importance”

by Ramsar Convention, characterised by innumerable circular islands (called Phumdis) seemingly submerged in the middle. These islands are a mixture of decomposed vegetation, organic matter, and soil. The Keibul Lamjao National Park

The most striking feature in Willong Khullen is the beautiful church at the end of the cliff. It is the largest structure here at the southwestern part of the lake is home to the endemic Sangai, a browantlered deer. A national park housing them is situated on one of the largest phumdis (40 sq. km.), often considered to be the world’s only floating national park. There are plenty of boating options available here. The Sendra Park and Resort on an elevated large Phumdi, is the only accommodation option overlooking the lake.

Willong Khullen

Willong Khullen is a small village on the border of Manipur and Nagaland, which is situated at a distance of 120 km from

the state capital. A 200 metre diversion from the National Highway takes you to the village.

The most striking feature of this obscure village is the beautiful church at the end of the cliff. Seemingly balanced close to the deep ravine, it is the largest structure here. A small statue of Lord Jesus looks over the village with spread arms and is perched near the top of the church. Owing to their proximity to the border, the architecture and design of the buildings have a striking similarity to Nagaland. Mithun horns are a signature of Naga architecture and

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Places to stay There are several places to stay in Manipur from hostels to hotel chains.

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Just at the entrance of this road lie rows of vertical stone slabs in various shapes and sizes surrounded by barbed wires. These peculiar monoliths in the backdrop of the verdant green hills look like guarding sentinels of the modest settlement determined to intrigue visitors with no history of their builders and no story for the reason of their existence.

One can’t help but draw a comparison with the world famous megaliths (and monoliths) in England and France. Like Willong Khullen, these also have always perplexed historians and scientists.

“These were built in the memories of the tribe warriors”, said Nomyank Lechung, a village elder, seemingly putting an end to all speculations.

Others, however, don’t agree.

Many of the villagers consider these as holy spirits that come alive at night.

According to them, counting the monoliths is forbidden by the spirits.

Ironically, it is actually very confusing to count them because of their irregular positions with respect to each other.

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Stone carving on Pillar Ruins within the main Warangal Fort complex

Weekend voyage In the vicinity of the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, head to these getaways for a dose of history, heritage, culture and art Words: Shyamola Khanna

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Warangal

The capital of the Kakatiya rulers of the 11th century, Warangal bears all the imprints of grandeur from a period gone

by. The Kakatiya peacock is the leitmotif of most of the hand-woven sarees from the state. It has also been adopted as the icon of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism department.

If there are two places really worth visiting in this ancient city, they are the Thousand Pillar Temple and the Warangal Fort. These are a boon for photographers who will get to click some beautiful pictures of vintage architecture. At the fort, the sound and light show is worth watching. The show

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is broadcasted in Telugu, English and Hindi (please confirm before you go for the show—apparently winter timings are different from the summer ones).

The Warangal Fort was built around the 12th century when Warangal was the capital of the Kakatiya Dynasty. It has four ornamental gates, known as Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, which originally formed the entrances to a now-ruined Shiva temple. The Kakatiya arch has been officially incorporated into the Emblem of Telangana after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Unfortunately, the vandalism by visitors who want to leave behind their “mark” on these precious monuments is quite disappointing.

Bidar

The famous bidriware handicrafts are unique to this region: Small pieces of artwork such as miniature hookahs, snuff-boxes, candle stands, photo frames, etc, are made with a mix of metals, which are artistically inlaid on a dark base. This craft comes down

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centuries and is originally attributed to the Mughal craftsmen who came from Persia with the invading armies.

HandiCrafts creation Bidri form of art is an amalgamation of Turkish, Persian and Arabic designs.

The main component required for this metalware is soil protected from sunlight and rain. This is primarily acquired from the ruins of Bidar Fort.

Bidar has many architectural, historical and religious monuments. It has been referred to as the City of Whispering Monuments, as of the 61 monuments listed by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, 30 are tombs. The Bidar Fort is more than 500 years old and is still standing strong.

Don’t be surprised if you see cameras rolling and actors and actresses prancing in and around the tombs or the fort. Yes, the Indian film industry is quite enamoured with the heritage sites of Bidar and the Hindi and Kannada cinema regularly make forays here.

Prabhudeva's 2011 Telugu film Vedi was shot

Bidar is also home to the second-largest IAF fighter training centre in the country

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Bidar is also home to the second largest fighter training centre of the Indian Air Force. Besides the Bidri handicraft and its rich history, Bidar is also considered one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimages as it was the hometown of Bhai Sahib Singh, one of the first members of Khalsa.

The ancient karez system, an underground network of aqueducts for water supply in the city, has been recently discovered. It was built in the 15th century and is more than three kilometres long with 21 air vents. These canals connected underground water streams and provided drinking water to civilians and the garrison inside the Bidar Fort. This was necessary in a city where the soil was rocky and drilling wells was difficult.

Nagarjuna sagar Dam

One of the biggest dams in South India, the architectural marvel of Nagarjuna Sagar is a sight for sore eyes. There is a museum here that houses a number of relics and statues dating back to Buddhist times.

One of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and tallest dams built across the Krishna river in the Nalgonda District of Telangana, the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam was constructed between 1955 and 1967, which created a water reservoir with a gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres.

The dam is 180 m tall from its deepest foundation and 1.6 km long with 26 flood gates.

An ancient Buddhist settlement at Nagarjunakonda was submerged at the time of the construction of this dam. Nagarjunakonda was the capital of the Ikshvaku Dynasty in the 1st and 2nd centuries. Excavations here had

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Filigree Silverware

Silver filigree handicrafts were first made nearly 400 years ago in Karimnagar. The craft is locally referred to as Vendi teega pani wirework. Since the 19th century, craftsmen in Karimnagar have produced extremely delicate and intricate silver handicrafts with the filigree work.

Currently, the Kala Karimnagar Silver Filigree Handicrafts Society protects these highly skilled and experienced craftsmen.

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yielded 30 Buddhist monasteries, as well as artworks and inscriptions of great historical importance. Prior to the flooding, the monuments were dug up and relocated; some were moved to Nagarjunakonda, now an island in the middle of the reservoir, while others were moved to a nearby village called Anupu.

Karimnagar

The Satavahana Kingdom is known to have existed between 230 BCE and 220 CE, as is proved by inscriptions attributed to the 10th century Kakatiya kings, found in excavations at Karimnagar and Srisailam. The ancient city of Kotilingala in the Karimnagar District was the first capital of the Satavahanas. Karimnagar is based on the banks of the Manair river, which is a tributary of the Godavari river.

If you are looking for some traditional handcrafted silverware, then Karimnagar is the place to go. Fine filigree work, the kind made popular by the aggressive

fact file The history of Karimnagar dates back to the Old Stone Age around

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PV Narasimha Rao, India's former Prime Minister belongs to the Vangara village in Karimnagar

marketing of Odisha Tourism, is found here too. Some of the artisans insist that Karimnagar had the original silver filigree craftsmen; that some families migrated to Odisha looking for greener pastures and they got lucky. Under the patronage of the Nizams, the craft flourished, but now the numbers are dwindling.

The Kala Karimnagar Silver Filigree Handicrafts is a place to witness the artisans at work. Today, it serves as a major educational and health hub for the northern districts of Telangana. It is a major business centre and is widely known for granite and agro-based industries. It has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under Prime Minister Narendra Modiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship Smart Cities Mission.

With so much beauty around, Hyderabad never fails to surprise tourists for its many offerings around the thriving city life.

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If adventure gives you an adrenaline rush, Bir Billing which lies about 70 km from Dharamshala and 14 km enroute to the Thamsar Pass trek in Himachal Pradesh, must be your choice. A well-known paragliding destination, Bir Billing hosted the Paragliding World Cup recently and the views of the Dhauladhar mountains and Kangra valley are most amazing. The weather, smooth winds and the cloud base that ranges between 40006000 metres make this place ideal for paragliding. Apart from paragliding, you can also trek to Himachali tribal villages, try camping, mountain biking and angling in this Buddhist town that has a monastery and a Tibetan handicraft centre.

how to reach Land at Kangra Airport in Gaggal, Dharamsala, which is 67.6 km away from Bir.

Must-See Make a visit to the Bir Tea Factory in Bir Bazaar and pick some aromatic flavours for yourself

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Must-See Relax and observe the near extinct animal species at the wildlife spot Thekkady.

For a relaxing holiday that can rejuvenate you and help you start the year on a positive note check into a good resort in Kerala that offers an Ayurvedic spa package and you can destress under expert guidance. Most resorts have packages for detox, rejuvenation and weight-loss among others.

Some of the best places include Kairali, Somatheertham, Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kalari Kovilakam, Kalari Rasayana Venad, Fragrant Nature Backwater & Ayurvedic Spa, Shin Shiva Ayurvedashram and Sitaram Ayurveda Centre. Do try the holistic

Panchakarma treatment that rejuvenates the body and soul and includes key treatments Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Snehavasthi (Medicated Oil Enema), Kashayavasti (Medicated decoction enema) and Nasyam (Nasal Nasal Drops).

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It's all about luxury: Resorts and forts of Jaipur For people who enjoy the good life, the villas of Jaipur are the best way to welcome the New Year. Perfect for families, they offer a fine balance of privacy and luxury. Some of the interesting options include Winter Garden, the Rambagh Palace, the Umaid Vilas, the Royal Retreat, Anjana's homestay, Agwan Villa, Pearl, Tree of Life Vilas Resort & Spa and Villa 243 among others. While in Jaipur, a visit to the architecturally rich Amer Fort is a must. A good idea is to head here in the later part of the afternoon to be able to catch the evening sound and light show as well. The Nahargarh Fort, City Palace Fort and the Jaigarh Fort are other sightseeing options.

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Must-See Adore the exotic architectural designs Jal Mahal is famous for

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Must-See Head to Khosla, also known as 'Jewel of Vidarbha' to get a glimpse of sloth bear and sambars.

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The nature lover: Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra If wildlife gives you a high, the best place to spot the elusive Bengal Tiger is at the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra, the state's largest tiger reserve and one of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project tiger reserves. The park has three sources of water: the Tadoba river, Tadobalake and the Kolsa lake and the safari takes place across all three regions. The central part of the park is the Moharli or Mahurli zone which is the best spot in the park to spot animals. The Tadoba zone is known for scenic locales and animal spotting while the Kolsa zone is a thick forest area and the flora and fauna is best enjoyed here.

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Must-See The tallest statue of Lord Buddha in India.

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Land at Gaya Airport which is 17 km away from the city.

The pilgrim: Bodh Gaya To end the year on a peaceful note and feel zen-like, there is no better place than the village of Bodh Gaya in Bihar. A renowned site, this is where Buddha found enlightenment. At the Mahabodhi temple you can literally walk in the footsteps of the Buddha. The Bodhi tree under which Buddha gained his enlightenment is a popular meditational place here.

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Statue, Japanese Temple (Indosan Nipponji), Taiwanese Temple (World Chonghwa Buddhist Sangha), Thai Monastery as well as the Archaeological Museum and Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum.

Starting the year on a spiritual note is a great way to begin.

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The instagrammer: Shillong

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The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is a trendy place for the instagrammers to end the year, because of its lovely natural scenes and picture-postcards hills. Start at the scenic Shillong Peak, the highest point in the State 1965 metres above sea level that has panoramic views of the country side. And if you are a waterfall lover, Elephant Falls, Sweet Falls and Spread Eagle Falls are all scenic locales that will make your camera trigger happy.

For more natural vistas check out the beautiful Lady Hydari Park, Umiam Lake and Ward's Lake that have short garden walks and boating facilities. To understand the region's tradition and ethnic tribal culture the Government Museum in the State Central Library complex and the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures is a must.

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Must-See Elephant Falls is a threetier cascading beauty and the most spectacular waterfall of the city.

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Kiradu Temples Cursed and haunted, just five of the 108 intricately carved temples stand amidst the ruins at Kiradu near Barmer in Rajasthan Words: Shoma Abhyankar

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he sudden appearance of a wrinkled old man clad in white pagdi, dhoti, and kurta next to the rusting and creaking heavy iron gate made me skip a heartbeat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you wish to hear the tale of this cursed kingdom?â&#x20AC;? he asked, grinning toothlessly.

Aravalli Hills on one side and a sandy expanse on the other are believed to be haunted. A strong belief discourages locals from visiting the ruins post sunset. It was with those ghost stories playing on my mind that I reached the desolate ruins spread over a large expanse, with not a soul in sight.

I was at the ruins of Kiradu Temples, 35 km from Barmer in Rajasthan.

Originally known as Kiradkot, the forlorn ruins flanked by the barren

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how to reach The nearest airport is Jodhpur, 240 km away.

The outer enclosure with seven pillars on each side and two pillars in the front reflects the days of each month lot of international attention. For the last few years, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been restoring this relic, after rumours spread that people were stealing the stone pieces.

Food The local food consists of bajra or pearl millet chapatti, Panch-kuta dal and kair-sangri preparation.

Shop Shop for bed spreads of Ajrakh at Goodhall and Panihari.

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History beckons

Built by the Solanki Rajput rulers of Rajasthan, the temple complex was once an agglomeration of 108 temples dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses. While most temples lie razed to the ground as pieces of carved stones, five of them still stand in various stages of ruin with most of the sculptures mutilated and defaced.

With a limited historical narrative of the ruins, I relied for stories on the old villager who tagged along as I roamed about the intricately carved walls that brimmed with many mythological stories, including the epic Ramayana.

The folklore

If you believe the old man and his lore, a hermit cursed the once prosperous village to be doomed and destroyed. The hermit, on his return from a pilgrimage, found the behaviour of villagers callous and uncompassionate towards his ailing protĂŠgĂŠ. Enraged at the apathy, he wanted to punish the villagers. However, a young woman was spared from his wrath for her selfless service to the sick disciple. The woman was warned to leave the village and never return. She, however, looked back at the cursed village out of curiosity, only to turn into a stone. The local people believe that the spirits of those ancient villagers still visit the doomed ruins. Enchanted by this non-historic account of events, I explored and observed closely and discovered a world of extremely dexterous craftsmanship in each pillar, door jamb, panel, and arch.

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While Vishnuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 incarnations, the dashavatar, adorn the lintel above the door, scenes from daily life, archers, horse riders, apsaras (the dancing celestial nymphs) and erotic sculptures embellish the various wall panels.

Rows of robust, bejewelled elephants protrude out of walls near the base of the temples. The yakshas or the mythical celestial guards sculpted as column capitals support the ornate arches.

The half-collapsed shikhara or the pyramidal spire of the temple built up on smaller spires rising up in stages, was as intriguing as the demon faces staring down from the pillars.

Among the five remaining temples, one stands out for its size and wall inscription probably in Sanskrit or a regional dialect.

The most fascinating, however, is the pillared enclosure adjoining one of the larger temples. The circular stage or mandapam with eight ornate columns decorated with lace-like patterns is enclosed within a structure shaped like

a cross with similar embroidered stone pillars. The outer enclosure with seven pillars on each side and two pillars in the front reflects the days of each month.

Delectable Bytes

Apart from heritage, Rajasthan is known for its cuisine and distinct flavours. Rajasthani staples like dal baati churma (dish comprising lentils and hard wheat balls), gatte ki subzi (gram flour dumplings), ker sangri (mix of wild berry and long bean), raab (broth made of millet flour and buttermilk) and onion kachori (deep-fried breads with an onion filling) are must-haves.

Another roofless octagonal platform with beautiful columns stands against a collapsed temple shikhara. Acclaimed historian Rima Hooja, who has written extensively on the heritage and history of Rajasthan, believes that the two structures were porch extensions of the temple and were used for religious discourses.

The more I wandered through the ruins, the more it felt like stumbling across a treasure trove of art. Every stone that lies in the rubble reveals a part of engraving that would have taken immense skill, time and effort. But the devastation is so vast that fitting every piece into the large jigsaw puzzle to recreate the rest of the temples seems an impossible task.

I returned from the village, amazed yet engulfed in thoughts, as such exquisite workmanship was lost to time.

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Eat Healthy, stay healthy Air travel can take a toll on your health at times. Undertake these precautions to avoid a stressful experience follow Keep sodium levels low in your food while onboard.

Carry healthy snacks such as granola bars, nuts etc. It's always advisable to keep options handy.

Try to limit yourself to herbal teas and coffee if at all there is a need.

Go for the regular size and do not take more than one small cup.

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ravelling can be very hectic and can take a toll on a person's health. It can cause a lot of stress.

Catching a stomach bug while travelling, especially during air travel, is quite common. There can be many reasons, major one being sudden exposure to lots of bugs found in public places and public transport. However, a lot can be done to keep ourselves safe from such problems. The most important thing is to take care of what you consume onboard. The right kind of foods can ensure hassle-free travel. Here are a few good food options that can be very helpful while on a flight.

The most important thing is to keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water. You can even have

juices, however, it's advisable to dilute packaged juices with water before consumption.

Go for foods that are full of good fats. They keep you full for longer periods of time and are good for the digestive system. Nuts are a great option while travelling. Always carry some with you or choose from the inflight menu.

Avoid fried food when onboard. It has a tendency to leave you thirsty.

Stay away from packaged chips, crisps, fritters etc.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are another great option. Not only will they provide hydration, the nutritional content will also keep your energy levels high.

Different types of cheese are helpful for those who are not lactose intolerant. Cheese in forms like paneer and mozzarella and brie is excellent for inflight experience.

Don't over-consume alcohol on-board. Mixing of drinks should be totally avoided. Even if the travel is Business or First Class, your health is in your own hands.

Try to choose local dishes from the place of departure in the inflight menu. The chances of food from the local region being fresh are a lot more.

Eat in smaller portions at regular intervals rather than eating big and causing digestive discomfort while travelling.

About the Author

Preety Tyagi is the Lead Health Coach and Founder of My22BMI. She has been able to help many people in different countries through health coaching.

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exploring overseas expansion Mr. T C Guruprasad CEO & Managing Director, EbixCash World Money Limited, said ‘‘EbixCash World Money is going to be international very soon; we are trying to set up offices and counters at the airports locations in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai to start with.

We are bidding for overseas locations Mr. T C Guruprasad CEO & Managing Director, EbixCash for airport slots. Hong Kong and Dubai World Money Ltd should happen by the next quarter.’’

Additionally, on the domestic front, EbixCash World Money will be adding 2-3 airport locations to its fold from the current 26. ‘‘We are predominately present in the 55-60 cities in India, and 26 airports. We will be adding more 2-3 airports that we are bidding for. Also, round the corner is opening of the counter at the greenfield airport of Kannur, which will be operational soon. We have already signed a contract for five years with Kannur Airport.

Moreover, we have won the bid and will start operations at Kochi airport soon.’’

Elaborating on the strategy to grow the business after Ebix Group acquired CentrumDirect Limited, Guruprasad said, ‘‘Our major focus is on cross selling in terms of corporate solutions inter-alia involving corporate gifting, expenses management by weaving in foreign exchange and travel services. For retail B2B network, we are empowering our retail partners with more & more products across financial services and payments space to increase their customer stickiness and goodwill with end customers.” Moreover, with respect to online strategy, we are integrating our digital foreign exchange and Via. com teams to make one unified team to drive digital strategy. “We are looking at integrating teams in terms of SEOs, Google spends, etc. Digitally we will have only one team handling all the business.” All the backend support for Ebix will be based in India at the Mumbai, Bangalore and Noida offices.Commenting on the benefits of the acquisition, Guruprasad said that Ebix enjoys a brick and mortar presence of 50 plus offices across Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, the US and UK markets. “We can plug and play the locations where Ebix Group has a footprint for our benefit. The foreign exchange business is predominantly based on how one can source foreign currency in various markets.

As far as the corporate travel segment is concerned, Guruprasad said that there was a lull for the last 3 years.

“But we are now seeing an upward trend and in the past 3 months, large corporations have signed with us. The result of this will be available when we close the balance sheet in March 2019. Another area of interest for EbixCash is the travel insurance business, “There is immense potential to grow the travel insurance vertical. We want to try and grow that business.” Post the acquisition, the process for change in brand architecture of EbixCash is already done and will be visible soon.

Eagle's eye

One of the many unique festivals that Karnataka celebrates, is the Hot Air Balloon Festival. It is organised by the Karnataka State Tourism in parts of Mysore, Hampi and Bidar. Attend the festival to enjoy the sheer delight of flying high into the skies, cosy in stunningly bright balloons.

Get a breathtaking eagle's view of the lush landscape of Kerala and its heritage structures throughout the month of December. Counted as one of the best adventure sports in India, this is a four-day long event attended by travellers from all over the world.

Centre Stage

Introduced first in the year 2014, every year in middle of December, Alsisar Mahal turns host for the magical musical carnival called Magnetic Fields Festival! One of the most visually-stunning festivals of India, this is a platform where budding artists and talents from abroad and India find the space to showcase their talents. Magentic is a three-day long camping festival that displays Rajasthani culture and heritage, with a dose of the hospitality they are renown for. Engage in workshops, concerts, gigs, a buffet to gorge on and some enthralling adventure sports. Join a huge audience from all over the world at this celebration.

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Vadodara Airport A perfect amalgamation of design and technology, Vadodara Airport sets a benchmark for structural efficacy

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arlier known as Baroda, Gujarat’s cultural capital derives its name from the Sanskrit word Vatodara, meaning “in the heart of banyan (vata) tree”. The city was also popular by the name of Virakshetra or Virawati, meaning the land of warriors, as pronounced by the 17th-century Gujarati 68

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poet Premanand Bhat. It was only in 1974 that the name of the city was officially changed to Vadodara.

Vadodara was once a princely state ruled by the Gaekwad Dynasty of the Maratha Confederacy, from its formation in 1721 until 1949 when it acceded to the newlyformed Union of India. Today, Vadodara aaiofficial

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spellbinding attractions

The Laxmi Vilas Palace of Vadodara captures the interest of travellers exploring the city as it is renowned as the largest private dwelling built till-date and is measured to be four times the size of the Buckingham Palace in London. Among other major attractions of the city, the Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery offers a rich collection of art, sculpture, ethnography and ethnology. Built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the Kirti Mandir, also known as Temple of Fame, is a memorial that showcases the sun, the moon and the Earth in bronze, posturing as a major tourist attraction in the city. The outstanding stone building is constructed in the shape of the letter “E” with terraces, balconies, domes and a central shikhara that rises to a height of approximately 35 m.

Inspired by the body and wings of airplanes, the building creates a bold and continuous aerodynamic form.

rising passenger traffic Vadodara Airport has witnessed a rise in its aircraft traffic from 6.87 lakhs to 10.10 lakhs from

2013-14 to 2017-18 further resulting in a CAGR of

47% From April to September 2018, passenger traffic has grown on an average of

8.6% for the same period in

2017–18 airport premises with energy-saving LED Lights cutting the annual electricity cost by around `72 lakh.

An Architectural Marvel History and Development

Located north-east of the city, Vadodara Airport is spread over an area of 630.60 acres. The existing runway is suitable for the operation of A-320 type of aircraft in all weather conditions.

Vadodara Airport was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on October 22, 2016.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken various projects to develop Vadodara Airport, one of which includes the installation of a 675 KWp solar power plant at a cost of `3.5 crore.

With a resolution of going all green and clean, Vadodara Airport has initiated replacement of all lights within the

Vadodara Airport flaunts its Integrated Terminal Building that features associated substructures such as utility building, cafeteria, car parking.

The sleek contemporary structure showcasing an arching, sweeping roof that spans the entire length of the terminal is remarkably the highlight of the architectural marvel.

The building's steel structure rises to form a light and open up as a column-free terminal with glass curtain walls creating a feeling of spaciousness. Inspired by the body and wings of airplanes, the building creates a bold and continuous aerodynamic form. One of the

prominent structural features of the new integrated terminal is the huge archway that wraps the entire terminal and heightens it to form some space.

Skylights follow the geometry of the trusses, further opening the structural framework to allow natural light to permeate the terminal.

To guarantee supreme structural efficiency and to limit the overall depth of the structural cover, beams have been post-tensioned. The volumetric proportion of the interior spaces combined with filtered natural light from skylights above, along with lush garden and creative artefacts depict Vadodara’s heritage. The sound of flowing water on the city side of the building creates magic, making the overall experience extraordinary for the passengers. As passengers approach the new terminal

Accolades Mentioned in the Limca Book of Records for having the longest singlesheet rooftop measuring 164.2 m.

Received award in Delhi on March 30, 2018 for achieving the second position under Swachh Bharat Mission 2017–18 in AAI-controlled airports.

The New Integrated Terminal Building of Vadodara Airport was ranked No. 1 by the panel of jury members in the prestigious National Award Competition for Professionals on Structural Steel Design and Constructions organised by the Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG).

Vadodara Airport has bagged the INFRACON ICONS Award of the Dainik Bhaskar Group in the category of best domestic airport.

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The Avant-garde Greenfield Airport

Infrastructural projects on unused land with no requirement to remodel or demolish an existing structure are called Green Field Projects.

The Integrated Terminal Building at Vadodara Airport has come up on most part of the unused land.

Moreover, the building has been constructed with features to utilise natural resources such as skylights.

The building incorporates various features of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA), such as LED lighting with sensors, paints with low volatile organic compounds, low heat gain glazing, rainwater harvesting, energyefficient chillers, cavity walls, usage of fly ash bricks, re-use of treated water (in a 600 kilolitres per day sewage treatment plant), double insulated roofing system and variable frequency drives for high-capacity motors. Moulded or pressed articles

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of sugarcane bagasse pulp or other fibrous cellulosic materials have been used as decorative materials.

Strengthening and restructuring the height of the operational boundary wall. l Ramps for smooth movement by levelling at both city and air side. l Provision of tactile flooring at canopy area. l Special toilets for speciall-abled. l Tactile flooring work from the ramp to the helpdesk for the visually impaired. l Biometric access control system for the new Integrated Terminal Building. l SITC of surveillance CCTV and access control systems for Air Navigation

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Following are some of the initiatives undertaken by the Vadodara Airport, making it a futuristic airport by all means: l Supply Installation Testing and Commissioning (SITC) of 675 kWp capacity grid connected a groundmounted solar photovoltaic power plant at a cost of `3,507,573.

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Vadodara Airport has also undertaken an initiative to construct 152 toilets in Dena Village in Vadodara District as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. AAI has also successfully completed its target of providing smart classes and Computer Lab to two schools under the administrative control of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation.

Know Your Airport Director

Shri. Charan Singh took over the position of the Airport Director of Vadodara Airport in May 2017. A graduate in Electronics Engineering and postgraduate in MBA-HR, he has discharged various responsibilities in terminal management/security and air traffic control (RADAR controller) during his postings at different airports. Some of his key and remarkable achievements were in the field of operations including operationalisation and commissioning of CAT-IIIB ILS at Jaipur Airport. Under his supervision, Vadodara Airport has achieved the award for the second cleanest airport in India in its category by the Chairman of AAI for NITB, Vadodara.

Future Forward

Vadodara Airport is striving to provide world-class facilities to all its passengers. The Customer Satisfaction Index is improving every year. As per the feedback taken from passengers and other stakeholders, the progress has been ascending. Vadodara Airport, as a gateway to this culturally-rich city, is witnessing a rise in tourist footfall and is prepared to welcome them all.

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Services (ANS) get operational units. l Provision of 100 feet illuminated national flag mast. l Levelling of the operational area from wall-to-wall. l Development of the drainage system. l Introduction of new restaurant, executive lounge facilities.

Upcoming plans

Following are some of the upcoming plans of AAI: l Construction of parallel taxi track. l Construction of ATC tower cum technical block. l Construction of two hangars.

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DigiYatra a futuristic flying experience Introduction of facial recognition at airports will enhance passenger experience Words: Hareendranathan E. P., Executive Director (Training), AAI In order to utilise the benefits of technology in the best way, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has brought in the concept of ‘DigiYatra’ – an innovation that enhances seamless travel experience for passengers and simultaneously improves security.

Step towards digitisation The much-awaited DigiYatra Central Platform will be operational from the next year. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) intends to roll out the programme in Kolkata, Varanasi, Pune and Vijayawada Airport by April 2019.

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he Indian aviation sector has been booming with unprecedented passenger growth for the past four years. The rise seems to continue as existing airports are expanding and innovating with new ways to handle growth by creating additional infrastructure.

New-age infrastructure tries to meet passengers’ expectation, provide better facilities and a secure environment at the airports.

Technological advances have become one of the solutions to meet the challenges passengers face during air travel. Multiple stakeholders are involved, and it is essential that they work in a connected atmosphere to reap the benefits of technological advances.

With the implementation of DigiYatra, passengers will be acknowledging a pan-India powerful platform for the future. Airports will also have the possibility of providing innovative services and consent-based targeted services in future.

Any service provider involved in facilitating travel of passenger from door to door will be able to use this platform in future. The ultimate beneficiary will be the passengers, who will have many travel-related options available to them.

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DigiYatra will have a centralised registration system for passengers.

Under the DigiYatra, the passenger can get a DigiYatra ID by sharing minimum details like name, e-mail ID, mobile number and approved identity proof where Aadhar ID is not mandatory.

The DigiYatra ID will be shared by passengers while booking a ticket.

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In case a passenger opted for Aadhar-based verification, the identity will be verified online.

On successful verification, facial biometrics will be captured and stored in the DigiYatra ID profile of the passenger.

In case the passenger has chosen any other form of identity and not Aadhar for creating DigiYatra ID, verification will be done manually by security personnel and facial biometrics

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With the DigiYatra mechanism, a successfully registered passenger can go directly to the entry point E-Gate of the airport and scan the barcode/ QR code of their ticket/ boarding pass. A camera will capture the face to compare it with the DigiYatra ID photo. On successful verification of the travel details and facial matching, the E-Gate will open.

The system will generate a token combining the face of a passenger with PNR of the ticket so that at subsequent checkpoints such as at the check-in counter or the Self Bag Drop counter, the passenger will be identified by face and there is no need to show any document or ID for this purpose.

The profitability of DigiYatra DigiYatra will be beneficial to passengers and all the other participants involved in the process, as with its introduction, airport operators will have travel information in advance for better resource planning as well as real-time data of passengers within the terminal, further enabling the operator to take proactive action to avoid congestion.

There will be no more departure delays due to missing passengers.

Security will benefit from the capability of the technology as it will verify the passenger at every checkpoint in a non-intrusive way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only the physical frisking of the passenger as per security procedures will continue. Errors with boarding passes will also not occur because of this technology.

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Building a

Vigilant India

AAI observes Vigilance Awareness Week to create awareness about effective vigilance and ethical governance Words: S.N. Borkar, General Manager, Vigilance, AAI 1

1. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI lighting the lamp during the Vigilance Awareness Week 2018. Also present are CVO, AAI and AAI Board Members.

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aster and effective growth in the contemporary era requires factors like efficiency, transparency and accountability, with utmost priority. These are also the backbone of effective vigilance. Vigilance is about protecting and forecasting external and internal dangers for an organisation by creating a wall of security. On similar lines, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) observed Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) at all its airports with the noble theme of “Eradicate Corruption–Build a New India.”

The VAW 2018 commenced on October 29 with the undertaking of the integrity

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pledge by all employees of AAI. AAI Airports and its employees observed the week-long celebration of Vigilance Awareness by participating into various activities like E-pledge, Walkathon, and several competitions were conducted in schools and colleges as outreach activities in order to inculcate moral and ethical values in young children.

spreading Awareness

Participation and involvement of a vigilant public reflects the extent of awareness, further strengthening the resolution for elimination of corruption from the society. To promote righteousness among the public, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

observes VAW every year. Every year, VAW takes place during the week of late Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, which falls on October 31.

Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, AAI Chairman, undertook the pledge of integrity along with the officials of AAI. The Corporate Vigilance Department (CVD) is set up at Corporate Headquarters (CHQ), Delhi and is supported by five Regional Vigilance Units at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Guwahati. Headed by the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), the Vigilance Directorate intends to create a corruption-free organisational environment, conducive for high-level AirportsAuthorityOfIndiaOfficial

The integrity march/ walkathon and a human chain carrying banners and placards were undertaken to create awareness about vigilance across all stratas of society

performance by each employee to achieve the Mission and Vision of AAI.

Integrity Pledge

The concept of Integrity Pledge aims at preventing and combating corruption among citizens and corporates entities.

Citizens and organisations taking the Integrity Pledge were acknowledged and appreciated for their commitment to the cause of anti-corruption. The concept of the pledge was promoted by setting up of an E-Integrity Pledge helpdesk counter at passenger areas and SHA (Security Hold Areas) of Airport Terminals to facilitate passengers volunteering for the anticorruption movement.

Efforts affianced

Pamphlets containing information about the role and activities taken up by the Vigilance Department of AAI, the whistle blower mechanism and preventive vigilance measures were circulated throughout the week to AAI stakeholders and passengers. Also, feedback survey forms were obtained from passengers regarding the quality of services provided at airports. Details of the programme were also published in the local newspapers at some of the airports. The integrity march/ walkathon and a human chain carrying banners and placards were undertaken to create awareness about vigilance across all stratas of society.

At some airports, engaging street plays on the ethics and moral values of vigilance were also organised. Activities like essay writing, speech, debate, poster making, quiz competitions were organised for school kids of various regions. Uniting for the sole cause of eradicating corruption, students as well as teachers wholeheartedly participated in the movement by taking the integrity pledge. Souvenirs with AAI's logo and the hallmark of observance of the VAW 2018, were presented to the principals of the participating schools and colleges during the outreach activities. Special Grievance Redressal camps at airports and units were organised to identify the actionable points for improvement in the system and procedures of AAI.

Significant attention to young minds

Vigilance is an integral component for ethical values and the earlier it is adapted, the better. To ensure that ethical values are ingrained permanently in the minds of the young generation, activities conducted in schools and colleges are aimed to be sustained over a period of time. Flagging off the this virtuous idea, the concept of the 'Integrity Club' was first introduced in AAI-managed schools in 2009.

Every year, a group of students are selected as members to the Integrity Club in these schools. The members carry out various activities based on the underlying foundations of moral values, ethics integrity, patriotism, tolerance, secularism, simplicity, honesty, love, compassion,

responsibility, respect, non-violence and unity throughout the year.

During VAW 2018, AAI has decided to further spread their wings by incorporating more schools in this movement.

Intent of VAW

Eliminating corruption is vital so that the economic growth can readily spread to the needy sections of the society. However, efforts of several anti-corruption agencies to battle the problem will only be accomplished with the active participation of all the stakeholders involved, further implying that involvement of an aware, active, empowered and vigilant public is crucial for any anticorruption campaign.

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2. Human chain by employees at Chennai Airport; 3. AAI employees taking the Unity Pledge at CHQ; 4. Mime act at Chennai Airport

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NSCBI kolkata Airport Essay and slogan-writing competitions were held for all AAI employees and their family members. l E-pledge service was provided to passengers. l A total of 437 passengers and staff took the pledge in a week. l Drawing competitions were held at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kolkata and B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology. l Posters and banners were displayed at vantage points at Terminal Building and Operational Building of Kolkata Airport. l Prize and certificates were distributed to all the participants of the VAW 2018 at Kolkata Airport. l

LGBI Airport, Guwahati Integrity club inaugurated at Shyambhumi High School by AAI officers. l An essay competition was organised at Chandra Prabha High school, Guwahati. l Slogan writing and speech competitions were organised for AAI employees at the office complex. l A quiz competition for schoolchildren on current affairs and knowledge of vigilance was organised at St. Claret School, Guwahati. l Focusing on the rural areas, Vigilance Awareness Camp was set

by AAI officials in Local PanchayatGaral. l Walkathon was organised by the schoolchildren of MES School, Guwahati. l An essay writing competition was held at D.K. Girls College, Mirza, Kamrup, Assam. l

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Western Region Outreach activities like elocution, drawing, essay writing competition, poetry recitation, Integrity March and speeches were conducted in 26 schools in which 3,594 students attended as contestants and audience. l Similar activities were conducted in 10 colleges in which 996 students participated. l A total of 123 banners, standees and hoardings were displayed at various airports/units. l Approximately 8,500 pamphlets containing information about the whistle blower mechanism and preventive vigilance measures were circulated. l Feedback survey forms were obtained from passengers regarding the quality of services provided at airports. l The integrity march/ walkathon/human chain performed plays on ethics and moral values in front of Terminal Buildings. l Integrity Clubs have been inaugurated at two schools in Goa and Indore by the respective airport directors. l

Northern Region Banners, posters and standees were displayed at various places at the airports and other units. l Whistle blower mechanism and preventive vigilance measures were discussed throughout the week with the stakeholders and passengers. l Integrity March/walkathon and a human chain, lectures and street plays on ethics and moral values were organised at the AAI-managed airports. l E-Integrity Pledge helpdesk counter was set-up. l Essay writing, speech, debate, poster-making and quiz competitions were organised in around 40 schools and colleges in the region. l Souvenirs with AAI logo and observance of the Vigilance Awareness Week, 2018 were presented to the principals of the schools and colleges at the outreach activities. l Integrity clubs were inaugurated at three schools in the Northern Region, one each at Jammu, Lucknow and Jaipur by the respective Airport Directors during the week. l Special Grievance Redressal Camps at airports and units were organised for passengers and stakeholders. l

Chennai international Airport AAI employees organised and formed a human chain and a short walkathon at the Chennai Airport. l Passengers, staff and officers participated in competitions and workshops on various themes of integrity, honesty and eradication of corruption. l Prizes were distributed for various competitions conducted for AAI employees, schools, colleges and staff during the week as outreach activities in order to inculcate good moral and ethical values. l The Valedictory Function of Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 was conducted on November 2, 2018. l

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on November 19, 2019. However, with time, an upgradation was due and MoCA stepped-up its pace. The Ministry undertook initiatives to enhance the functionalities and features of the AirSewa platform for a delightful digital experience.

AirSewa 2.0

The upgraded and improved version of AirSewa portal and mobile app was launched on November 19th 2018. The 2.0 version offers a convenient and hassle-free air travel experience. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS platforms.

Further upgrades of AirSewa are also in the pipeline, which would include DigiYatra registration, airport maps, BHIM payment integration and grievance escalation and transfer.

New Functionalities

More power to

AirSewa

Giving a technological boost to the existing AirSewa app, the MoCA introduces the upgraded and the futuristic AirSewa 2.0

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use of new-age technology is just the perfect way to go about it.

Flight delays, problems with refunds, long queues, inadequate facilities at airports and complaints of lost baggage are some of the difficulties that air travellers face on a constant basis. This required an urgent redressal and AirSewa is the perfect answer to it. AirSewa 2.0 responds to such problems in a systematic manner with a much faster pace.

In order to address issues concerning safety and comfort, AirSewa's web portal and mobile app were launched by Shri.

Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Commerce & Industry, in the presence of Shri. Jayant Sinha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation

The inaugural version of AirSewa saw around 30,000 app downloads and the web portal has seen around 75,000 hits too since the launch. 92 per cent of grievances registered on the platforms were resolved within the stipulated time limits.

Words: Corporate Communications Team, CHQ

dopting the spirit of continuous improvement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has come up with an upgraded version of AirSewa. Providing a safe and comfortable air travel experience to passengers is important for Civil Aviation and addressing passengersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grievances through the

The upgraded AirSewa 2.0 platform has introduced new functionalities: l User registration through social media l An enhanced user interface l Grievance registration via social media l A mechanism for interactive and workflow based grievance management l Users can now check the live status of all inbound and outbound flights. l Chatbot for faster resolution of queries

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