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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Mumbai Customs plans to cut international passenger clearance time from 10 minutes to 5
In a move that is likely to ease congestion, Mumbai Customs is working on a plan to reduce clearance time for international passengers from 10 minutes to 5 minutes by introducing automation and AI-based systems. 'We are developing a new system called CAPIT, in which we are trying to use AI and ML rather than rely on random checks or manual profiling. Earlier, we would mark bags with chalk or pen. Now, the system flags baggage electronically and connects it with the passenger profile internally,' Joseph Gouda, joint director, Indian Revenue Services (IRS), said. He was speaking at a panel discussion on 'Airport passenger infrastructure through innovation' held on Thursday here, ahead of the Inter Passenger Terminal Show (IPTS) 2025. The panel included members from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Mumbai Customs, terminal operations heads from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports, among others. India currently has over 2,200 aircraft on order and air traffic is projected to double over the next two decades. 'India's aviation growth presents a dual challenge—securing borders while easing the journey for millions of law-abiding passengers. In Mumbai alone, we clear 22,000–25,000 international travellers daily, averaging 10-minute Customs clearance. Our aim is to cut this to five minutes,' Gouda added. At Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), expected to begin operations soon, planning has focused on real-time digital tools and data-based terminal management. Vikram Falodiya, head of terminal operations, NMIA, said, 'At NMIA, we have the best use technology to manage passenger flow and airside operations, including rapid exit taxiway simulations for faster aircraft movement. Passenger experience is a priority. With surging passenger traffic, cities like Mumbai may need new airports by 2040. Despite the volume, our operational teams perform impressively, and Mumbai ranks high globally for efficiency.' The roundtable was a precursor to the upcoming IPTS 2025, which will be held on June 11-12 in Mumbai drawing over 3,000 participants from the aviation, infrastructure and regulatory sectors.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Maha: Speakers outline key priorities into building airport ecosystems
Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) In the lead-up to the India Passenger Terminal Show (IPTS) 2025, a media roundtable was held here on Thursday, in which the participants offered critical insights into building airport ecosystems that are smarter, greener and future-ready. The roundtable, hosted by Media Fusion under the theme 'Reimagining Airport Passenger Infrastructure through Innovation, Technology and Sustainability,' brought together a distinguished panel of speakers: Joseph Gouda, Joint Director, Indian Revenue Service; Sumeet Suseelan, member, Ministry of Civil Aviation (AAC), Government of India; Geetha Priya G, Senior Director & Sector Head – Infrastructure & Airports, JLL India; Vikram Falodiya, Head – Terminal Operations, Navi Mumbai International Airport; Nitin Sharma, DVP – Business Development, dormakaba, and Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion LLC. Discussions centred on India's remarkable aviation trajectory—now the world's third-largest domestic market, contributing 1.5 percent to national GDP and supporting 7.7 million jobs. Over the last decade, more than 85 airports have been developed, with a roadmap to scale that number to 350 by 2047 under the government's Viksit Bharat vision. The roundtable highlighted both the opportunities and the urgency to reshape infrastructure in line with this growth. Speakers outlined key priorities, including the need to bridge infrastructure gaps, reduce import dependencies and enhance regional connectivity through the UDAN scheme. Strengthening digital ecosystems to manage rising cybersecurity risks was also identified as a crucial area of focus. With over 12 billion US dollars already invested in air transport infrastructure, India is setting its sights on capturing a USD four billion share of the global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) market by 2031, with the aim of establishing itself as a self-reliant aviation hub. The conversation also showcased a suite of transformative technologies shaping airport experiences: biometric-based Digi Yatra, AI-powered digital twins, integrated multi-modal transport systems, and Net Zero, LEED-certified terminals were all cited as pivotal in creating globally benchmarked, passenger-centric infrastructure. UNI AAA SS
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
University students must adapt to global change quickly
SHAH ALAM: Students in institutions of higher learning must be quick to adapt to change so as not to be left behind by the fast-paced global development, in order to ensure holistic progress for themselves and the nation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that quality is of utmost importance as the world moves towards digitalisation, the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), and energy transition, all of which are being extensively discussed in this era. He also urged students not to view knowledge acquisition as a means to achieve financial glory, but rather to focus on contributing to the nation in line with the MADANI concept. 'Acquisition of knowledge is to disseminate what is just and what is true, that is the challenge - in MADANi framework we talk about value, ethics, human dignity, our role to ensure we have a fair and just society and that is the role of the youth,' he said. He was speaking at 'Temu Anwar Intitut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS)' dialogue at Management and Science University (MSU ) here today.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Youth Parliament: Engagement with universities to gather input for new format
KUCHING: The Malaysian Parliament will begin a nationwide engagement tour with public universities and private higher learning institutions (IPTS) to gather input on the implementation of a new format for the Youth Parliament. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the engagement sessions will also explore the proposed election process for Youth Parliament representatives, with student voices playing a key role in shaping the direction of the initiative. 'For now, the new Youth Parliament format has not been finalised. We are still working on it. 'We will be visiting (public and private) universities to seek their views, such as whether each university should form its own political party, or whether several universities can collaborate to form one,' he told reporters after attending a lecture titled Dari Sarawak ke ASEAN: Mengangkat Aspirasi Belia dalam Arena Serantau at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) here today. Johari said the final framework for the new format is expected to be concluded by September or October this year. He added that the election of Youth Parliament representatives is expected to be held in November, while the first meeting of the Youth Parliament, in January or February next year.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Youth Parliament to engage universities for input on new format
KUCHING: The Malaysian Parliament will begin a nationwide engagement tour with public universities and private higher learning institutions (IPTS) to gather input on the implementation of a new format for the Youth Parliament. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the engagement sessions will also explore the proposed election process for Youth Parliament representatives, with student voices playing a key role in shaping the direction of the initiative. 'For now, the new Youth Parliament format has not been finalised. We are still working on it. 'We will be visiting (public and private) universities to seek their views, such as whether each university should form its own political party, or whether several universities can collaborate to form one,' he told reporters after attending a lecture titled Dari Sarawak ke ASEAN: Mengangkat Aspirasi Belia dalam Arena Serantau at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) here today. Johari said the final framework for the new format is expected to be concluded by September or October this year. He added that the election of Youth Parliament representatives is expected to be held in November, while the first meeting of the Youth Parliament, in January or February next year.
