QuotePM Modi dedicates Garjanbahal coal mines and the Jharsuguda-Barapali-Sardega rail link to the nation
QuotePM Modi inaugurates Jharsuguda airport in Odisha
QuoteJharsuguda airport is well located to serve the needs of the people of Odisha: PM Modi
QuoteOur Government has devoted significant efforts to enhance connectivity all over the nation, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Odisha today. At Talcher, he unveiled a plaque to mark the commencement of work for the revival of Talcher Fertilizer Plant. 

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Speaking on the occasion, he expressed happiness that the important step of beginning work on the fertiliser plant had been taken. We are fulfilling dreams that should have been fulfilled long ago, the Prime Minister said. He said the aim of the Government is to take India to new heights of growth. Projects like the fertiliser plant here are central to India's growth story, the Prime Minister said, adding that this plant will use latest technology as well.

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In Jharsuguda, the Prime Minister inaugurated Jharsuguda airport, and flagged off the first flight from Jharsuguda to Raipur. He also dedicated the Garjanbahal coal mines, and the Jharsuguda-Barapali-Sardega rail link to the nation. He unveiled a plaque to mark the commencement of coal production and transportation from Dulanga coal mines. 
 
Speaking on the occasion, he said he is happy to be in Jharsuguda to inaugurate an airport and other development projects. These development works will greatly benefit the people of Odisha, he added. 
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The Prime Minister said India's aviation sector is being transformed rapidly, and this augurs well for 125 crore Indians.
 
This airport in Jharsuguda is well located to serve the needs of the people of Odisha, the Prime Minister said. He said that connectivity is at the core of all round development. The Union Government has devoted significant efforts to enhance connectivity all over the nation, the Prime Minister added.
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QuoteIATA AGM being held in India after a gap of 42 years
QuotePM to address Global Aviation CEOs

In line with his commitment to developing world-class air infrastructure and enhancing connectivity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 2nd June, at around 5 PM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The IATA 81st Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will be held from 1st to 3rd June. The last AGM in India was held 42 years ago in 1983. It brings together more than 1,600 participants including top global aviation industry leaders, government officials and international media representatives.

The World Air Transport Summit will focus on key issues facing the aviation industry including Economics of the Airline industry, Air Connectivity, Energy Security, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production, Financing Decarbonisation, Innovations among others. The aviation leaders and media representatives from around the world will also get to witness India's remarkable transformation in the aviation landscape and its contribution to the country's socio - economic development.