India's Civil Aviation: The Rising Market for Cargo Opportunities

Union minister K Rammohan Naidu emphasizes the potential growth of India's civil aviation sector, advocating for more freighters and cargo-centric airports. Air cargo is a significant revenue stream, with projections to reach 21 million metric tonnes by 2047. This growth is expected to create substantial employment.

Union minister K Rammohan Naidu has spotlighted the burgeoning potential of India's civil aviation sector, particularly in the air cargo segment.

Speaking at the Global Aviation & Air Cargo Conclave 2025, he advocated for increased investment in freighters and cargo-focused airports to capitalize on the opportunities for air freight.

Currently, India has only 17 registered freighters compared to over 200 in the United States. This disparity underscores the significant untapped potential in India's air cargo market, which is forecasted to reach 21 million metric tonnes by 2047, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs.

(With inputs from agencies.)