Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah Wednesday directed that all 62 major airports in the country, including 21 under development and 41 prioritised for development, based on passenger traffic, be brought in line within two years, with standards prescribed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), with the objective of enhancing passenger convenience while ensuring that the commercial areas remain within prescribed norms.Chairing a meeting to review passenger facilities, security arrangements and the immigration system at the major airports, Shah asked the ministry of civil aviation – represented by minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu – to lay down norms for the number of aerobridges at all airports, after taking into account passenger and air traffic. He asked that the baggage drop facility, currently available at 16 major airports, be extended to other international airports with high passenger volume.Shah also pitched for the installation of an automated X-ray tray return system (ARTS) – and making this part of the standard norms – in a phased manner at all airports of the country to cut human resource costs. He suggested the ministry and CISF commission separate third-party studies during the peak travel season to assess and reduce passenger delays at all touch-points across major airports.Dwelling on immigration and visa compliance matters, Shah sought the operationalisation of the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) offices at all state headquarters by 2027. At present, FRRO offices exist at a dozen locations, with the FRRO functions being discharged by the district SP in other places. Shah also ordered that authorised immigration checkpoints at Agartala and Jewar airports should be made operational at the earliest.Aiming to promote the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Travellers’ Programme (FTI-TTP), which allows pre-approved passengers to clear immigration through automated e-gates with biometric identification, in partnership with the airlines, the home minister said a mechanism should be established wherein the airline can send a WhatsApp invite to passengers at the time of booking of an international ticket, to register for FTI-TTP.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBuilding Collapses In Delhi’s Rohini; 1 Dead, Several Trapped; Rescue Ops UnderwayPune Building Buried Under Collapsing Garbage Mound, 16 Feared Trapped Amid Heavy Rain FuryShiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Arrested In KDMC Doctors’ Assault Case: PoliceEggs Thrown, ‘Chor-Chor’ Slogans At Mamata Banerjee’s Rally In West BengalRetired Transport Officer’s House Raided: UP Vigilance Recovers ₹1.62 Cr Cash, Gold Worth ₹20 CrOperation Hard Ball: Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar Among 37 Charged In Largest-Ever Int’l Crime SweepAfter SC Rap, NCERT Removes Chapter On ‘Corruption In Judiciary’ In Revised Class 8 Textbook”Didn’t Raise My Hand..”: Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Expresses Regret For KDMC Hospital Ambush’Welcome To UP 2.0′ TMC MP Mahua Moitra Slams Baruipur Encounter As BJP Defends Police ActionLashkar Commander Zakir Ganai Killed In Encounter In J&K’s Shopian, Hunt On For Second Terrorist123PhotostoriesWhat Kate Middleton’s public demeanour can teach us about emotional controlFrom calling her son a miracle baby, gaining 83 kilos after pregnancy to being body-shamed: When Rupali Ganguly spoke about motherhood, career and lifeQuitting your job? Here’s how to leave on good terms without burning bridgesWalking every day? These 3 additions can make it even better for your heart”It is the key to hydration of grains of rice”: Chef Vikas Khanna shares the secret to making fluffy rice at homeNick Jonas’ interviews reveal 5 relationship tips worth borrowingAfter ‘Alpha’ release, Alia Bhatt swaps athleisure for a statement green Banarasi lehenga by Anita Dongre10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by stars and the skyFrom carpets to mattresses: 7 Smart ways to use baking soda for cleaning everyday household items’You kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince’: Priyanka Chopra on why respect matters more than love for women123Hot PicksSilver import shortageUS Iran War ImpactNew EPFO portalBaruipur rapeMumbai rainfallConnor MurphyE20 PetrolZhuang ZhouNew EPFO PotralTop TrendingLionel Messi Clash with Egypt CoachIshowspeedBengal Rape Murder CaseFIFA World Cup 2026CBSE Class 10 ResultKetan Agarwal murder caseMumbai rainDelhi rainWeather tomorrowE20 petrol
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah Wednesday directed that all 62 major airports in the country, including 21 under development and 41 prioritised for development, based on passenger traffic, be brought in line within two years, with standards prescribed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), with the objective of enhancing passenger convenience while ensuring that the commercial areas remain within prescribed norms.Chairing a meeting to review passenger facilities, security arrangements and the immigration system at the major airports, Shah asked the ministry of civil aviation – represented by minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu – to lay down norms for the number of aerobridges at all airports, after taking into account passenger and air traffic. He asked that the baggage drop facility, currently available at 16 major airports, be extended to other international airports with high passenger volume.Shah also pitched for the installation of an automated X-ray tray return system (ARTS) – and making this part of the standard norms – in a phased manner at all airports of the country to cut human resource costs. He suggested the ministry and CISF commission separate third-party studies during the peak travel season to assess and reduce passenger delays at all touch-points across major airports.Dwelling on immigration and visa compliance matters, Shah sought the operationalisation of the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) offices at all state headquarters by 2027. At present, FRRO offices exist at a dozen locations, with the FRRO functions being discharged by the district SP in other places. Shah also ordered that authorised immigration checkpoints at Agartala and Jewar airports should be made operational at the earliest.Aiming to promote the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Travellers’ Programme (FTI-TTP), which allows pre-approved passengers to clear immigration through automated e-gates with biometric identification, in partnership with the airlines, the home minister said a mechanism should be established wherein the airline can send a WhatsApp invite to passengers at the time of booking of an international ticket, to register for FTI-TTP.
