Uttarakhand conferred 'Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem' at Wings India 2026

Key facts

• Uttarakhand received the 'Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem' award at Wings India 2026 held at Begumpet Airport.
• The award was presented by Union civil aviation minister Kinjirapu Ram Mohan Naidu and Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) secretary Sameer Kumar Sinha.
• Senior officials of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) — secretary Sachin Kurve, CEO Ashish Chauhan, additional CEO Sanjay Singh Tolia, and head of operations Captain Amit Sharma — attended the ceremony.
• Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated the award recognises the state's comprehensive aviation policy, administrative coordination, and focus on connecting remote mountainous regions through air services.
• Improved air connectivity in Uttarakhand boosts tourism, disaster response, and healthcare services in difficult terrains.