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	\| office11 = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]]		\| office11 = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]]
	\| term_start11 = 22 June 2016		\| term_start11 = 22 June 2016
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	\| predecessor11 = [[Nirmala Sitharaman]]		\| predecessor11 = [[Nirmala Sitharaman]]
	\| constituency11 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]		\| constituency11 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
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	\| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] {{small\|(2014–present)}}		\| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] {{small\|(2014–present)}}
	\| otherparty = [[Shiv Sena]] {{small\|(before 2014)}}		\| otherparty = [[Shiv Sena]] {{small\|(before 2014)}}
	\| alma_mater = [[University of Mumbai]]<br/>[[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India\|ICAI]]		\| alma_mater = [[University of Mumbai]]<br />[[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India\|ICAI]]
	\| profession = [[Chartered accountant]] [[Chancellor (education)\|Chancellor]], [[Rishihood University]]<ref name="business-standard.com">{{Cite web\|url= https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html}}</ref>		\| profession = [[Chartered accountant]] [[Chancellor (education)\|Chancellor]], [[Rishihood University]]<ref name="business-standard.com">{{Cite web\|url= https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html}}</ref>
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	'''Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu''' (born 11 July 1953) is an Indian politician and India's [[Sherpa (emissary)\|Sherpa]] to the [[G7]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Explained: The G-7 group, in which Trump says he wants to include India\|url =https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-whats-the-g7-group-trump-says-wants-to-include-india-6436248/\|access-date =8 September 2020}}</ref> and [[G20]] who was the <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/top-story/suresh-prabhu-appointed-pm-modi-sherpa-for-g20/story/358716.html\|title=Suresh Prabhu appointed PM Modi's Sherpa for G20- Business News\|website=www.businesstoday.in\|access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref> [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)\|Minister of Civil Aviation]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)\|Railways]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)\|Commerce & Industry]] in the [[First Modi ministry]].<ref>[http://pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/portfolios-of-the-union-council-of-ministers-2/ Portfolios of the Union Council of Ministers] Prime Minister's Office, Government of India</ref>		'''Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu''' (born 11 July 1953) is an Indian politician and India's [[Sherpa (emissary)\|Sherpa]] to the [[G7]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Explained: The G-7 group, in which Trump says he wants to include India\|url =https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-whats-the-g7-group-trump-says-wants-to-include-india-6436248/\|access-date =8 September 2020}}</ref> and [[G20]] who was the <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/top-story/suresh-prabhu-appointed-pm-modi-sherpa-for-g20/story/358716.html\|title=Suresh Prabhu appointed PM Modi's Sherpa for G20- Business News\|website=www.businesstoday.in\|access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref> [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)\|Minister of Civil Aviation]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)\|Railways]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)\|Commerce & Industry]] in the [[First Modi ministry]].<ref>[http://pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/portfolios-of-the-union-council-of-ministers-2/ Portfolios of the Union Council of Ministers] Prime Minister's Office, Government of India</ref>

	He is a [[Chartered Accountant]] by profession and a member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]] (ICAI). ~~Since~~ 1996, Prabhu ~~has been repeatedly elected~~ as a Member of Parliament ~~from~~ [[Rajapur (Lok Sabha Constituency)\|Rajapur Lok Sabha constituency]] in [[Maharashtra]] as a member of the [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) political party. He ~~quit~~ Shiv Sena and joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party\|BJP]] on 9 November 2014. Since June 2016, he ~~is representing~~ [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/suresh-prabhu-files-nomination-for-rajya-sabha-from-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/52517316.cms?from=mdr\|title=Suresh Prabhu files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh\|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> He is also a Chancellor of [[Rishihood University]].<ref name="business-standard.com">{{Cite web\|url= https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html}}</ref>		He is a [[Chartered Accountant]] by profession and a member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]] (ICAI). From 1996, Prabhu retained the seat as a Member of Parliament for the [[Rajapur (Lok Sabha Constituency)\|Rajapur Lok Sabha constituency]] in [[Maharashtra]] as a member of the [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) political party. He resigned from Shiv Sena and joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party\|BJP]] on 9 November 2014. Since June 2016, he has represented [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/suresh-prabhu-files-nomination-for-rajya-sabha-from-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/52517316.cms?from=mdr\|title=Suresh Prabhu files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh\|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> He is also the founding Chancellor of [[Rishihood University]].<ref name="business-standard.com">{{Cite web\|url= https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html}}</ref>

	==Education and career==		==Education and career==
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	* Implemented a special aid package under the Accelerated Power Development Program for the reforming States in order to encourage distribution reforms<ref name="auto"/>		* Implemented a special aid package under the Accelerated Power Development Program for the reforming States in order to encourage distribution reforms<ref name="auto"/>
	* Formed National Power Grid to enable power transfer from power surplus regions to power deficit regions and enable optimal development and utilization of coal and hydro resources economically<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/cabinet-approval-for-national-power-grid-soon-says-prabhu/38558/\|title=Cabinet approval for national power grid soon, says Prabhu\|date=24 February 2002\|website=The Financial Express}}</ref>		* Formed National Power Grid to enable power transfer from power surplus regions to power deficit regions and enable optimal development and utilization of coal and hydro resources economically<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/cabinet-approval-for-national-power-grid-soon-says-prabhu/38558/\|title=Cabinet approval for national power grid soon, says Prabhu\|date=24 February 2002\|website=The Financial Express}}</ref>
	* Undertook policy measures to accelerate hydro power development by laying emphasis on basin-wise development<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/releases98/lyr2000/rdec2000/r16122000.html\|title=Latest Releases\|website=archive.pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.powerinfotoday.com/hydroelectric/future-of-energy-is-in-storage-of-energy-says-suresh-prabhu/\|title=Future of Energy is in Storage of Energy, says Suresh Prabhu \| Power Info Today}}</ref><ref>https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/425222/1/40249.pdf</ref>		* Undertook policy measures to accelerate hydro power development by laying emphasis on basin-wise development<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/releases98/lyr2000/rdec2000/r16122000.html\|title=Latest Releases\|website=archive.pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.powerinfotoday.com/hydroelectric/future-of-energy-is-in-storage-of-energy-says-suresh-prabhu/\|title=Future of Energy is in Storage of Energy, says Suresh Prabhu \| Power Info Today}}</ref><ref>https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/425222/1/40249.pdf {{Bare URL PDF\|date=March 2022}}</ref>

	===Chairperson, Task Force for Interlinking of Rivers (2002-04)===		===Chairperson, Task Force for Interlinking of Rivers (2002-04)===
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	* High speed free Wi-Fi launched at 140+ stations<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/google-free-wifi-now-launched-at-bhubaneswar-railway-station/\|title=Bhubaneswar railway station gets Google free high-speed WiFi service\|date=18 April 2016}}</ref>		* High speed free Wi-Fi launched at 140+ stations<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/google-free-wifi-now-launched-at-bhubaneswar-railway-station/\|title=Bhubaneswar railway station gets Google free high-speed WiFi service\|date=18 April 2016}}</ref>
	* Launched new catering policy <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/suresh-prabhu-to-unveil-new-rail-catering-policy-today-as-complaints-on-food-surge-3304282.html\|title=Suresh Prabhu to unveil new rail catering policy today as complaints on food surge - Business News , Firstpost\|date=27 February 2017\|website=Firstpost}}</ref>		* Launched new catering policy <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/suresh-prabhu-to-unveil-new-rail-catering-policy-today-as-complaints-on-food-surge-3304282.html\|title=Suresh Prabhu to unveil new rail catering policy today as complaints on food surge - Business News , Firstpost\|date=27 February 2017\|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
	* 155,949 additional berths made available in last 3 years through coach augmentation<ref>http://pibarchive.nic.in/ndagov/Comprehensive-Materials/compr4.pdf</ref>		* 155,949 additional berths made available in last 3 years through coach augmentation<ref>http://pibarchive.nic.in/ndagov/Comprehensive-Materials/compr4.pdf {{Bare URL PDF\|date=March 2022}}</ref>
	* Took many initiatives for [[Disability\|Divyangs]]: Braille signage, toilets, E-wheelchair, battery operated cars, policy allowing Divyangs to avail concession even while travelling without escort Janani Sewa launched to provide services to mothers of infants<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/I4a6wKSUEnQ0jxLx7oGYPM/Railway-launches-Janani-Sewa-optional-catering-on-pilot-bas.html\|title=Railway launches Janani Sewa, optional catering on pilot basis\|first=Jyotika\|last=Sood\|date=8 June 2016\|website=mint}}</ref>		* Took many initiatives for [[Disability\|Divyangs]]: Braille signage, toilets, E-wheelchair, battery operated cars, policy allowing Divyangs to avail concession even while travelling without escort Janani Sewa launched to provide services to mothers of infants<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/I4a6wKSUEnQ0jxLx7oGYPM/Railway-launches-Janani-Sewa-optional-catering-on-pilot-bas.html\|title=Railway launches Janani Sewa, optional catering on pilot basis\|first=Jyotika\|last=Sood\|date=8 June 2016\|website=mint}}</ref>
	* Introduced Single person accountability introduced for all facilities on trains<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149450\|title=Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurates/ launches various facilities/ services through video conferencing from Rail Bhawan\|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>		* Introduced Single person accountability introduced for all facilities on trains<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149450\|title=Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurates/ launches various facilities/ services through video conferencing from Rail Bhawan\|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
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	\| predecessor =		\| predecessor =
	\| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]		\| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]
	\| successor =		\| successor = [[Piyush Goyal]]
	\| termstart = ~~{{Date\|~~2019~~-06-24\|df=y}}~~		\| termstart = 24 June 2019
	\| termend =		\| termend = 7 September 2021
	\| office1 = [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)\|Minister of Civil Aviation]]		\| office1 = [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)\|Minister of Civil Aviation]]
	\| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]		\| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]
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	'''Pivoting multilateralism on India'''		'''Pivoting multilateralism on India'''

	* Continuous efforts towards making India a focal point in new power dynamics in trade multilateralism; organized a special mini Ministerial WTO meet in India<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/thinking-of-organising-mini-ministerial-of-wto-members-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/62542071.cms?from=mdr\|title=Thinking of organising mini-ministerial of WTO members: Suresh Prabhu\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-host-mini-ministerial-meet-to-find-ways-to-strengthen-wto-prabhu-117123100199_1.html\|title=India to host mini-ministerial meet to find ways to strengthen WTO: Prabhu\|newspaper=Business Standard ~~India\|agency=Press Trust of~~ India\|date=31 December 2017\|via=Business Standard\|~~last1=India\|first1~~=Press Trust of}}</ref>		* Continuous efforts towards making India a focal point in new power dynamics in trade multilateralism; organized a special mini Ministerial WTO meet in India<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/thinking-of-organising-mini-ministerial-of-wto-members-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/62542071.cms?from=mdr\|title=Thinking of organising mini-ministerial of WTO members: Suresh Prabhu\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-host-mini-ministerial-meet-to-find-ways-to-strengthen-wto-prabhu-117123100199_1.html\|title=India to host mini-ministerial meet to find ways to strengthen WTO: Prabhu\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=31 December 2017\|via=Business Standard\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>

	'''Investment Promotion'''		'''Investment Promotion'''
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	* Reinforcing the efforts towards increasing the [[Ease of doing business index\|Ease of Doing Business]] in India for both foreign and domestic players. India now ranks first in Ease of Doing Business report among South Asian countries as compared to 6th in 2014. India now ranks 77 in the World Bank’s EODB ranking, leaping up by 23 ranks.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/doing-biz-index-suresh-prabhu-indicates-improvement-in-indias-rankings-5426276/\|title=Doing Biz Index: Suresh Prabhu indicates improvement in India's rankings\|date=31 October 2018}}</ref>		* Reinforcing the efforts towards increasing the [[Ease of doing business index\|Ease of Doing Business]] in India for both foreign and domestic players. India now ranks first in Ease of Doing Business report among South Asian countries as compared to 6th in 2014. India now ranks 77 in the World Bank’s EODB ranking, leaping up by 23 ranks.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/doing-biz-index-suresh-prabhu-indicates-improvement-in-indias-rankings-5426276/\|title=Doing Biz Index: Suresh Prabhu indicates improvement in India's rankings\|date=31 October 2018}}</ref>
	* In the last four years, India has received [[Foreign direct investment in India\|FDI]] worth 263 billion US dollars which is 45 percent of the FDI received in the last 18 years.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1565886\|title=4th India-Asean Expo and Summit Inaugurated\|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>		* In the last four years, India has received [[Foreign direct investment in India\|FDI]] worth 263 billion US dollars which is 45 percent of the FDI received in the last 18 years.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1565886\|title=4th India-Asean Expo and Summit Inaugurated\|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
	* Focus on improving District Level EODB with a target of achieving an additional GDP growth of 2-3 percent at the district level.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/district-focused-approach-to-boost-gdp-growth-faster-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67501678.cms?from=mdr\|title=District-focused approach to boost GDP growth faster: Suresh Prabhu\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/district-level-ease-of-doing-business-ranking-to-be-launched-soon-prabhu/article26737291.ece\|title=District-level 'ease of doing business' ranking to be launched soon: Suresh Prabhu~~\|first=Our\|last=Bureau~~\|website=@businessline}}</ref>		* Focus on improving District Level EODB with a target of achieving an additional GDP growth of 2-3 percent at the district level.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/district-focused-approach-to-boost-gdp-growth-faster-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/67501678.cms?from=mdr\|title=District-focused approach to boost GDP growth faster: Suresh Prabhu\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/district-level-ease-of-doing-business-ranking-to-be-launched-soon-prabhu/article26737291.ece\|title=District-level 'ease of doing business' ranking to be launched soon: Suresh Prabhu\|website=@businessline}}</ref>
	* Drove investments into 35 alternative investment funds by mobilizing a ~USD 1.5 billions corpus for startups aimed at boosting entrepreneurship across India<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/angel-tax-eased-prabhu-clears-proposal-to-enhance-startup-definition-turnover/articleshow/68060202.cms?from=mdr\|title=Angel tax eased: Prabhu clears proposal to enhance startup definition, turnover\|first=Kirtika\|last=Suneja\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>		* Drove investments into 35 alternative investment funds by mobilizing a ~USD 1.5 billions corpus for startups aimed at boosting entrepreneurship across India<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/angel-tax-eased-prabhu-clears-proposal-to-enhance-startup-definition-turnover/articleshow/68060202.cms?from=mdr\|title=Angel tax eased: Prabhu clears proposal to enhance startup definition, turnover\|first=Kirtika\|last=Suneja\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>

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	'''Initiator of Investments in Aviation'''		'''Initiator of Investments in Aviation'''

	* Drove the implementation of the regional connectivity scheme or UDAN - More than 12 lakh passengers flown under UDAN till 31 January 2019. In 28 months of UDAN, 69 unserved airports, 31 helicopters and 6 water drones awarded<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-udan-expansion-12-more-routes-become-functional-full-list-here-106086\|title=UDAN Expansion: 12 more routes become functional! Full list here\|date=19 July 2019\|website=Zee Business}}</ref>		* Drove the implementation of the regional connectivity scheme or UDAN - More than 12 lakh passengers flown under UDAN till 31 January 2019. In 28 months of UDAN, 69 unserved airports, 31 helicopters and 6 water drones were awarded.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-udan-expansion-12-more-routes-become-functional-full-list-here-106086\|title=UDAN Expansion: 12 more routes become functional! Full list here\|date=19 July 2019\|website=Zee Business}}</ref>
	* AIR SEWA 2.0 - Upgraded passenger grievance redressal portal AirSewa 2.0 launched in 2018. 96% of the passenger grievances, lodged through Passenger Grievance Portal Air Sewa, were resolved<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/government-launches-upgraded-version-of-airsewa-digital-platform-for-air-passengers/articleshow/66691706.cms?from=mdr\|title=Government launches upgraded version of AirSewa digital platform for air passengers\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>		* AIR SEWA 2.0 - Upgraded passenger grievance redressal portal AirSewa 2.0 launched in 2018. 96% of the passenger grievances, lodged through Passenger Grievance Portal Air Sewa, were resolved<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/government-launches-upgraded-version-of-airsewa-digital-platform-for-air-passengers/articleshow/66691706.cms?from=mdr\|title=Government launches upgraded version of AirSewa digital platform for air passengers\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>
	* DIGIYATRA - Digi Yatra is a new initiative of the Ministry to provide hassle free travel of ~~the~~ passengers through airport ~~right upto~~ the aircraft. The Digi Yatra is to be implemented shortly at six airports by Airports Authority of India<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/govt-unveils-digi-yatra-initiative-passengers-can-soon-use-facial-recognition-biometric-to-enter-airports/317683\|title=Govt Unveils Digi Yatra Initiative, Passengers Can Soon Use Facial Recognition Biometric To Enter Airports\|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref>		* DIGIYATRA - Digi Yatra is a new initiative of the Ministry to provide hassle-free travel of passengers through airport all the way to the aircraft. The Digi Yatra is to be implemented shortly at six airports by Airports Authority of India.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/govt-unveils-digi-yatra-initiative-passengers-can-soon-use-facial-recognition-biometric-to-enter-airports/317683\|title=Govt Unveils Digi Yatra Initiative, Passengers Can Soon Use Facial Recognition Biometric To Enter Airports\|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref>
	* Digi Sky – In the process of setting up an online platform for registering and grant of permit for drones ~~Held~~ the first ever Global Aviation Meet aimed at identifying interventions to boost ~~Aircraft Manufacturing~~ in India<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/online-registration-for-drone-operation-starts/articleshow/66900019.cms?from=mdr\|title=Online registration for drone operation starts\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>		* Digi Sky – In the process of setting up an online platform for registering and grant of permit for drones, held the first ever Global Aviation Meet aimed at identifying interventions to boost aircraft manufacturing in India<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/online-registration-for-drone-operation-starts/articleshow/66900019.cms?from=mdr\|title=Online registration for drone operation starts\|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>
	* NABH - Working on a pan India Airport Modernization Plan<ref name="auto3"/>		* NABH - Working on a pan India Airport Modernization Plan<ref name="auto3"/>
	* Facilitating the implementation of setting up of water aerodromes across five states in the country<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120818/andhra-pradesh-to-have-water-aerodromes.html\|title=Andhra Pradesh to have water aerodromes\|date=12 August 2018\|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>		* Facilitating the implementation of setting up of water aerodromes across five states in the country<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120818/andhra-pradesh-to-have-water-aerodromes.html\|title=Andhra Pradesh to have water aerodromes\|date=12 August 2018\|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>