Aviation Ministry irked by Plan panel attending Emirates sponsored function

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken a dim view of the Planning Commission participating in a function sponsored by the Dubai-based Emirates.
What has irked the Ministry is that a study was released at the event highlighting the economic benefits to India if the airline is allowed to operate more flights.
Sources told Business Line that Minister for Civil Aviation Ajit Singh telephonically spoke to the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and conveyed the economic benefits that will flow to the domestic economy if airlines from India are also allowed to operate more flights.
The function was attended by Pronob Sen, Principal Advisor, Planning Commission.
07/09/12 Ashwini Phadnis/Business Line

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Categories: Foreign Sep 2012, Indian Aviation- In General Sep 2012