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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 | ||
| term_end11 = | | term_end11 = 21 June 2022 | ||
| predecessor11 = [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] | | predecessor11 = [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] | ||
| successor11=[[R. Krishnaiah]] | |||
| constituency11 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | | constituency11 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
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| 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 | | profession = [[Chartered accountant]] [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]], [[Rishihood University]]<ref name="Suresh Prabhu joins Rishihood University as the Founding Chancellor">{{cite news |last1=Business Standard |first1= |title=Suresh Prabhu joins Rishihood University as the Founding Chancellor |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html |accessdate=31 May 2022 |work= |date=4 July 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531131342/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/suresh-prabhu-joins-rishihood-university-as-the-founding-chancellor-120070400428_1.html |archivedate=31 May 2022}}</ref> | ||
| religion = | | religion = | ||
| spouse = Uma Prabhu (m. 1984) | | spouse = Uma Prabhu (m. 1984) | ||
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* 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> | ||
* Launched Mission Retrofit to revamp 40,000 coaches<ref>{{Cite | * Launched Mission Retrofit to revamp 40,000 coaches<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/railways-to-retrofit-40000-coaches-with-upgraded-facilities/article19026594.ece|title=Railways to retrofit 40,000 coaches with upgraded facilities|newspaper=The Hindu |date=13 June 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
* In a bid to enhance consumer experience initiated installation of elevators and escalators at stations along with widening of footover bridges Initiated the process of installing CCTV cameras in ladies compartment to boost security<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1486440|title=The Railway Protection Force (RPF) organized its Investiture Parade – 2017|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | * In a bid to enhance consumer experience initiated installation of elevators and escalators at stations along with widening of footover bridges Initiated the process of installing CCTV cameras in ladies compartment to boost security<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1486440|title=The Railway Protection Force (RPF) organized its Investiture Parade – 2017|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
* 100% FDI allowed in identified areas of railway sector<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/1li6TeBNhtBuHWe5EMuB4M/Govt-outlines-areas-open-for-FDI-in-railways.html|title=Govt outlines areas open for FDI in railways|first=Ragini|last=Verma|date=12 November 2014|website=mint}}</ref> | * 100% FDI allowed in identified areas of railway sector<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/1li6TeBNhtBuHWe5EMuB4M/Govt-outlines-areas-open-for-FDI-in-railways.html|title=Govt outlines areas open for FDI in railways|first=Ragini|last=Verma|date=12 November 2014|website=mint}}</ref> | ||
* Initiated merger of rail budget with general budget as part of reform agenda<ref>{{cite web | last=Desk | first=Internet | title=Understanding the rationale behind rail, general budgets' merger | website=The Hindu | date=2016-09-21 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/Understanding-the-rationale-behind-rail-general-budgets-merger/article14991738.ece | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | * Initiated merger of rail budget with general budget as part of reform agenda<ref>{{cite web | last=Desk | first=Internet | title=Understanding the rationale behind rail, general budgets' merger | website=The Hindu | date=2016-09-21 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/Understanding-the-rationale-behind-rail-general-budgets-merger/article14991738.ece | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | ||
* Chaired various Roundtable discussions to reach out to Railways’ stakeholders, seek and incorporate their feedback<ref>{{Cite | * Chaired various Roundtable discussions to reach out to Railways’ stakeholders, seek and incorporate their feedback<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/minister-of-railways-invites-non-railways-stakeholders-to-the-roundtable-discussion-117011100944_1.html|title=Minister of Railways Invites Non Railways StakeHolders to the Roundtable Discussion on Environment and Housekeeping Issues of Indian Railways|newspaper=Business Standard India |date=11 January 2017|via=Business Standard}}</ref> | ||
'''Infrastructure Creation: Grave traction to speedy Creation of Infrastructure in Railways''' | '''Infrastructure Creation: Grave traction to speedy Creation of Infrastructure in Railways''' | ||
* Substantially increased the average km broad gauge lines commissioned to 7.7 km/day against past average of 4.3 km/day<ref>{{Cite | * Substantially increased the average km broad gauge lines commissioned to 7.7 km/day against past average of 4.3 km/day<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhus-mission-broad-guage-across-india-separate-lines-for-freight-trains-bio-toilets/articleshow/57653793.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu's mission: Broad gauge across India, separate lines for freight trains & bio-toilets|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Commissioned highest ever 45 freight terminals in 2016-17 with total of 109 in last three years<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.railnews.in/record-performance-of-indian-railways-in-infrastructure-development-witnessed-during-2016-17/|title=Record Performance of Indian Railways in Infrastructure development witnessed during 2016-17 – RailNews Media India Ltd}}</ref> | * Commissioned highest ever 45 freight terminals in 2016-17 with total of 109 in last three years<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.railnews.in/record-performance-of-indian-railways-in-infrastructure-development-witnessed-during-2016-17/|title=Record Performance of Indian Railways in Infrastructure development witnessed during 2016-17 – RailNews Media India Ltd}}</ref> | ||
* Commissioned highest ever 1306 Road Over Bridges and subways in 2016-17, total 3,486 in last 3 years<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/minorityview/elimination-of-accidents-at-level-crossings-will-reduce-death-toll-on-indian-railways-by-more-than-half/|title=Elimination of accidents at level crossings will reduce death toll on Indian Railways by more than half|date=27 January 2015|website=Times of India Blog}}</ref> | * Commissioned highest ever 1306 Road Over Bridges and subways in 2016-17, total 3,486 in last 3 years<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/minorityview/elimination-of-accidents-at-level-crossings-will-reduce-death-toll-on-indian-railways-by-more-than-half/|title=Elimination of accidents at level crossings will reduce death toll on Indian Railways by more than half|date=27 January 2015|website=Times of India Blog}}</ref> | ||
* Leading Station Redevelopment Program: Largest transit oriented development program across the world worth ₹1,00,000 crores to redevelop 400 stations<ref>{{Cite | * Leading Station Redevelopment Program: Largest transit oriented development program across the world worth ₹1,00,000 crores to redevelop 400 stations<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhu-launches-railway-station-redevelopment-programme/articleshow/57043183.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu launches railway station redevelopment programme|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Launched Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity for the Chardham Pilgrimage<ref>{{Cite | * Launched Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity for the Chardham Pilgrimage<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/suresh-prabhu-lays-foundation-stone-for-char-dham-rail-link-location-survey/articleshow/58659319.cms?from=mdr|title=Suresh Prabhu lays foundation stone for Char Dham rail link location survey|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity between Manali and Leh<ref>{{cite | * Final Location survey for BG line rail connectivity between Manali and Leh<ref>{{cite news | agency=Press Trust of India | title=Prabhu launches final survey work for Leh rail line | newspaper=Business Standard India | date=2017-06-27 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/prabhu-launches-final-survey-work-for-leh-rail-line-117062701162_1.html | access-date=2020-12-18| last1=India | first1=Press Trust of }}</ref> | ||
* Piloted Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) - Phase III project to augment infra in Mumbai suburban rail<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-urban-transport-project-phase-3-ready-to-roll-after-centre-s-nod-2051723|title=Mumbai Urban Transport Project phase 3 ready to roll after Centre's nod|first=Binoo|last=Nair|date=12 January 2015|website=DNA India}}</ref> | * Piloted Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) - Phase III project to augment infra in Mumbai suburban rail<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-urban-transport-project-phase-3-ready-to-roll-after-centre-s-nod-2051723|title=Mumbai Urban Transport Project phase 3 ready to roll after Centre's nod|first=Binoo|last=Nair|date=12 January 2015|website=DNA India}}</ref> | ||
* Effected direct procurement of about 750 MW of power by Ministry of Railways under Open Access, reduction in Traction power bill of ₹1400 crores<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/Fj5C2lM8uzYoJoGDjP0HOK/Indian-Railways-calls-bids-for-electricity-supply.html|title=Indian Railways calls bids for electricity supply|first=Utpal|last=Bhaskar|date=17 July 2015|website=mint}}</ref> | * Effected direct procurement of about 750 MW of power by Ministry of Railways under Open Access, reduction in Traction power bill of ₹1400 crores<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/Fj5C2lM8uzYoJoGDjP0HOK/Indian-Railways-calls-bids-for-electricity-supply.html|title=Indian Railways calls bids for electricity supply|first=Utpal|last=Bhaskar|date=17 July 2015|website=mint}}</ref> | ||
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* New Water policy launched for restoration of water bodies, establishing water recycling plants, rain water harvesting, efficient water usage, automatic coach washing plants etc.<ref>{{cite web | title=On World Water Day, Railways unveils water conservation policy | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-03-22 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/on-world-water-day-railways-unveils-water-conservation-policy/articleshow/57775855.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | * New Water policy launched for restoration of water bodies, establishing water recycling plants, rain water harvesting, efficient water usage, automatic coach washing plants etc.<ref>{{cite web | title=On World Water Day, Railways unveils water conservation policy | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-03-22 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/on-world-water-day-railways-unveils-water-conservation-policy/articleshow/57775855.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | ||
* Launched Mission 41K to achieve savings of ₹41k crores through energy efficiency<ref>{{cite web | title=Railways on a 'Mission 41K' to save energy worth Rs 41,000 crore | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-01-17 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/railways-on-a-mission-41k-to-save-energy-worth-rs-41000-crore/articleshow/56630062.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | * Launched Mission 41K to achieve savings of ₹41k crores through energy efficiency<ref>{{cite web | title=Railways on a 'Mission 41K' to save energy worth Rs 41,000 crore | website=The Economic Times | date=2017-01-17 | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/railways-on-a-mission-41k-to-save-energy-worth-rs-41000-crore/articleshow/56630062.cms | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | ||
* 10 MW Solar Plants installed. Massive solarisation (1000 MW Solar Power Plants) planned <ref>{{Cite | * 10 MW Solar Plants installed. Massive solarisation (1000 MW Solar Power Plants) planned <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/railways-to-add-1000-mw-of-solar-200-mw-of-wind-energy-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/58031799.cms?from=mdr|title=Railways to add 1000 MW of solar, 200 MW of wind energy: Suresh Prabhu|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Expanded the scope and expedited the implementation of accounting reforms in Indian Railways<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3596&did=14916512208196D859B293614F9750660E35588C963BB.web91|title=Western Railway|website=wr.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref> | * Expanded the scope and expedited the implementation of accounting reforms in Indian Railways<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3596&did=14916512208196D859B293614F9750660E35588C963BB.web91|title=Western Railway|website=wr.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
* Process of transfers and postings in key positions made absolutely transparent<ref>{{Cite | * Process of transfers and postings in key positions made absolutely transparent<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/railway-minister-suresh-prabhus-path-breaking-ideas-to-bring-loss-making-indian-railways-back-on-track/articleshow/45117142.cms?from=mdr|title=Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's path breaking ideas to bring loss-making Indian Railways back on track|first=BHAVNA VIJ|last=AURORA|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
* Effected monitoring of zonal railways through MoUs based on quantifiable performance parameters <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/suresh-prabhu-indian-railways-performance-appraisal-railway-board-rail-employees/310407/|title=Suresh Prabhu introduces 18 tough KRAs for Indian Railways officials to match private sector appraisal system|date=8 July 2016}}</ref> | * Effected monitoring of zonal railways through MoUs based on quantifiable performance parameters <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/suresh-prabhu-indian-railways-performance-appraisal-railway-board-rail-employees/310407/|title=Suresh Prabhu introduces 18 tough KRAs for Indian Railways officials to match private sector appraisal system|date=8 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
* Launched "Nivaran", an online platform for employees to lodge their grievances<ref>{{cite web | title=eGovWatch: Suresh Prabhu formally launches grievance portal Nivaran for Indian Railways employees | website=Express Computer | date=2016-07-01 | url=https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/egovwatch-suresh-prabhu-formally-launches-grievance-portal-nivaran-for-indian-railways-employees/18378/ | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | * Launched "Nivaran", an online platform for employees to lodge their grievances<ref>{{cite web | title=eGovWatch: Suresh Prabhu formally launches grievance portal Nivaran for Indian Railways employees | website=Express Computer | date=2016-07-01 | url=https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/egovwatch-suresh-prabhu-formally-launches-grievance-portal-nivaran-for-indian-railways-employees/18378/ | access-date=2020-12-18}}</ref> | ||
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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|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|date=4 April 2019 }}</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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* 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> | * 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 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> | * 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/|date=14 February 2022 }}</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"/> | ||