New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu hailed the critical role of air traffic controllers in safeguarding the nation's skies, addressing aviation personnel gathered in Chennai to mark the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller.

The event focused on the rapid expansion of the country's aviation grid against the backdrop of scaling passenger traffic volumes.

"On the occasion of the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, Hon'ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri @RamMNK extended his warm greetings to Air Traffic Control personnel gathered in Chennai, recognising their vital role in keeping India's skies safe," Airports Authority of India wrote on X.

The minister highlighted...