MoCA also advises future Greenfield airports and relevant state governments to strive towards carbon neutrality and net zero emissions, focusing on the use of green energy.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has taken key initiatives to enhance carbon neutrality and achieve net zero carbon emissions at Indian airports.
This involves standardizing the carbon accounting and reporting framework for Indian airports. Airport operators with scheduled operations are encouraged to assess and map the carbon footprint of their respective airports, gradually moving towards carbon neutrality and net zero emissions. MoCA also advises future Greenfield airports and relevant state governments to strive towards carbon neutrality and net zero emissions, focusing on the use of green energy.
Thanks to these concerted efforts of the Modi government, airports like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru have achieved Level 4+ certification from Airports Council International (ACI), marking a neutral achievement their carbon. 66 Indian airports are currently running 100% on green energy.
Minister of Civil Aviation, General (Dr.) V.K. Singh (retired), was informed in writing to reply to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha. Singh also emphasized that there are currently 14 airports in the country operating in the form of public-private partnership (PPP). These airports are leased by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) with an aim to improve airport infrastructure and facilities by leveraging efficiency and private sector investments. Revenue from these leased airports is then reinvested by AAI to promote airport infrastructure development nationwide.
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