Tea For Rs 10 At Kolkata Airport Soon, Raghav Chadha Says “Change Brewing”

Tea For Rs 10 At Kolkata Airport Soon, Raghav Chadha Says “Change Brewing”


AAP MP Raghav Chadha in parliament raised difficulty of overpriced meals at airports

New Delhi:

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha stated his efforts have led to decreasing of meals and water costs at airports after the federal government launched reasonably priced Udaan Yatri Cafe. Mr Chadha had in parliament raised the difficulty of overpriced meals and drinks at airports, prompting the federal government to launch the Udaan Yatri Cafe, Mr Chadha stated in a press release.

The first Udaan Yatri Cafe has been launched at Kolkata airport, providing water, tea, and snacks at affordable costs.

Mr Chadha reminded the federal government of its promise to make air journey reasonably priced, highlighting that rising prices have made it difficult for the widespread folks to fly.

“Glad to see the change brewing! After I highlighted the difficulty of meals affordability at airports throughout this Winter Session of Parliament, tea costs at Kolkata Airport have been diminished. This is a win for us residents, and I take delight in being the catalyst for this modification. Hope extra airports will observe this instance and value meals objects extra moderately. Which points ought to I elevate within the subsequent session?” the AAP MP stated in a put up on X.

The Civil Aviation Ministry introduced the launch of ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as a pilot challenge. If profitable, it is going to be prolonged to different airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

In his parliamentary speech, Mr Chadha highlighted the plight of passengers pressured to pay inflated costs for meals and drinks at airports.

“A water bottle prices Rs 100, and tea is priced at Rs 200-250. Can’t the federal government set up reasonably priced canteens at airports?” he stated.

He additionally criticised the poor administration of airports, which he likened to bus stands as a consequence of lengthy queues, overcrowding, and disorganisation.

Mr Chadha’s speech acquired widespread reward on social media, with many hailing it as a voice for the widespread man, the AAP stated.

Konchok Stanzin, a counselor from Ladakh’s Chushul, supported Mr Chadha’s assertion, mentioning challenges confronted by Ladakhis as a consequence of costly air journey, particularly throughout winter when they’re minimize off from the remainder of the nation.

While discussing the Indian Aviation Bill 2024, Mr Chadha stated, “The authorities promised that individuals in slippers would fly, however now even these sporting Bata sneakers cannot afford air journey.”

He famous a pointy rise in airfares over the previous yr, burdening the widespread folks. For occasion, Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Patna routes now price Rs 10,000 to Rs 14,500.