India emerging as key automobile and aviation hub: Union Minister
Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday announced that India has become a major hub for aviation and automobile sectors, as the government was giving special priority to the two sectors. The development of these sectors is expected to create livelihood opportunities for numerous people across India.
The Union Minister made these remarks while formally inaugurating the Ora Motors three-wheeler showroom at Pedapadu road, in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
While addressing the media, praised automobile companies for manufacturing new vehicles in an environment friendly manner. He lauded Ora Motors, for showcasing their latest models — Ape DX Classic, Ape LDX Cargo and Ape LDX plus Classic Cargo vehicles which are suitable for all types of roads.
Srikakulam MLA Gondu Shankar said: 'Pedapadu road in Srikakulam has become a significant automobile hub catering to the repairs, maintenance and sale of all kinds of vehicles. '
Also attending the event were Piaggio Vehicle Private Limited zonal head, Mahesh Tiwari, servicing wing zonal head J. Venkateswara Rao, Ora Motors managing director, Pilli Krishnakanth, and director, Adusumilli Janakiram.
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