AAI retunes Sgr Airport

Srinagar: In a landmark development the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to introduce Kashmiri language for the announcements of flight departures and arrivals at Srinagar International Airport in addition to English and Hindi.
The decision follows a demand made by Adbee Markaz Kamraz (AMK), Kashmir’s biggest and oldest literary and cultural federation. Director Airport Srinagar O S Tyagi in a communication to station mangers of all Airlines operating from Srinagar has asked them to ensure that announcement is made in Kashmiri language also in addition to English and Hindi. This he did, after receiving approval from Chairman Airport Authority of India, V P Aggarwal. “The announcement in Kashmiri will start from tomorrow” confirmed PRO at Srinagar International Airport Mohammad Shafi. He said that arrangements are being finalized for that all the airline operators have been asked to implement the decision in letter and spirit.
AAI Chairman in a separate communication to AMK general secretary has conveyed the decision of introducing Kashmiri language at the airport.
30/03/10 Rising Kashmir

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Categories: Airports Mar 2010