• NET Web Desk

The northeastern state of Sikkim has been adjudged as “one of the most proactive states” under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), during the Wings India 2022 – Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation (Commercial, General and Business Aviation) event being held at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, from March 24-27, 2022.

This recognition was presented to Sikkim by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation – Jyotiraditya Scindia. Meanwhile, the award was received on behalf of the Sikkim’s Tourism & Civil Aviation Department by Assistant Directors – Wangyal Bhutia and Prashant Pakhrin; who were accompanied by the Media Consultant of the Department – Laxmi Prasad Sharma.

Organized by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI); this biennial event on Civil Aviation is themed on ‘India@75: New Horizon for Aviation Industry’.

It event is attended by participants from leading aviation companies across the world which include – Aircraft and Helicopter Manufacturers; Airport Infrastructure Companies; Airline Services and Cargo; Drone Companies; Skill Development Agencies and State Government representatives.