Every dollar invested in civil aviation yields US$3.1 in terms of new growth: Scindia

Hailing IndiGo’s deal with Airbus to procure 500 A320s, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says, “India has set another landmark with this largest-ever recorded order by a carrier with any aircraft manufacturer in the world.” He expressed confidence that this investment will yield fruitful outcomes in terms of employment opportunities within India. Expressing optimism for the employment prospects associated with the deal, he said, “Every dollar invested in civil aviation yields $3.1 in terms of new growth, as well as the employment multiplier. Every direct job in civil aviation results in 6.1 indirect jobs in the sector. And therefore, there are tremendous dividends that accrue from the ever-expanding civil aviation sector.”