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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
To offer more affordable food to travellers, ‘Udan Yatri Cafe' takes off at Bhopal airport
Bhopal: The 'UDAN Yatri Cafe' commenced operations on Wednesday at Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal. This joint venture between the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India (AAI) strives to provide economical, delicious, and high-quality food options to travellers. The UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) programme was initiated to establish air links with regional cities and provide cost-effective, secure air travel for ordinary citizens. While airfares were reduced under this scheme, expensive airport food remained problematic for travellers. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu introduced the 'UDAN Yatri Cafe', first at Kolkata Airport. Currently operating at four airports nationwide, Bhopal marks its fifth location. A female passenger conducted the opening ceremony at Bhopal Airport. The event saw participation from Airport Director Ramji Awasthi, COSB Commandant Atul Bhanotra, airline station managers, and airport staff. "UDAN Yatri Cafe is a public-friendly and socially motivated initiative, which aims to provide a comfortable, accessible, and satisfactory travel experience to the passengers keeping in mind their basic needs," said Director Airport Ramjee Awasthi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Didn't Anyone Tell You About This Power Saver? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo The menu features popular Indian snacks and beverages catering to various travellers. New regional specialities will be added whilst maintaining reasonable prices. Staff at UDAN Yatri Cafe receive specialised training in hygiene practices and service efficiency, crucial during peak hours, said officials. The facility utilises modern equipment with simple operations. Clear pricing and menu displays assist rushed travellers in quick decision-making. Plans include introducing additional breakfast options at competitive prices. Management plans to implement feedback systems for service enhancement. The cafe presents a practical solution to balance affordable air travel with reasonable airport food costs, improving the travel experience.
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Tea For Rs 10, Vada Pav For Rs 20: Udan Yatri Cafe Launched At Pune Airport
Food and beverages at airports are often expensive, with a cup of tea sometimes costing as much as Rs 300. However, at Pune International Airport, passengers can now buy tea for Rs 10, coffee for Rs 20, bottled water for Rs 10, and vada pav or samosa for just Rs 20. This has been made possible with the launch of the Udan Yatri Cafe - a government initiative aimed at providing affordable, hygienic and quality food at airports. The Udan Yatri Cafe has been introduced to enhance comfort and convenience for all travellers. In addition to Pune, the cafe has also been launched at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport and Chennai International Airport. The issue of overpriced food and beverages at airports was first raised by AAP MP Raghav Chadha in the Rajya Sabha. Following this, the government rolled out the initiative to address passenger concerns. On Monday, the official X handle of the Ministry of Civil Aviation shared photos from the launch and wrote, "Today, Hon'ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol, inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Pune Airport. On this occasion, a special video message from Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu was played, where he warmly welcomed the launch and highlighted the significance of this initiative in making air travel more accessible and passenger-friendly." Today, Hon'ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol ji, inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Pune Airport. On this occasion, a special video message from Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu ji was played where he warmly welcomed the launch… — MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) April 28, 2025 According to the post, the cafe will be entirely operated by women, "marking an important step towards empowering women in the aviation sector." In its first month at Kolkata Airport, the low-cost cafe served nearly 27,000 passengers. So far, the initiative has received a largely positive response.
