UDAAN Yatri Cafe Initiative: Affordable Food at Indian Airports
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | UDAAN Yatri Cafe: A Solution To Expensive Airport Food |
| Initiative Name | UDAAN Yatri Cafe |
| Purpose | Offer affordable food and beverages at airports to ease financial burden on travelers. |
| Pilot Project | Launch at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. |
| Expansion | Rollout to other AAI-operated airports based on pilot success. |
| Offerings | Water, tea, coffee, and snacks at reasonable prices. |
| Proposed By | MP Raghav Chadha (AAP), during the winter session of Parliament. |
| Public Response | Widespread praise for addressing common man's concerns; support from citizens in remote areas. |
| Additional Concerns | Rising airfares and overcrowding at airports criticized by Chadha. |
| Examples of Air fair Rise | - Delhi-Mumbai: ₹10,000-14,500. - Maldives: ~₹17,000 vs. Lakshadweep: ~₹25,000. |