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COVER STORY

• Usage of 1.8 MW captive solar at SEEM National Energy Service Providers
plant to reduce dependency on Management Awards.
grid energy Engaged
• Implementation of no ‘single- Advice for new airports Essential services for airport
use-plastic’ usage within airport There is a steady rise in preference operation that are provided by
premises for air travel among the public. This external service providers include,
Jaipur Airport has developed trend aligns well with the increase housekeeping services (Janitorial
a mini forest under Vriksh Kunj in the number of upcoming airports Service, Pest Control, Waste
-- a theme by the state forest across India. Various government Management Service), Repair/
department -- and simultaneously initiatives including, the Udaan Maintenance Services (Airport
facilitated a natural pond for Scheme to promote Regional Systems, IT systems, HVAC),
rainwater harvesting. Over 4,000 Connectivity encourage passengers and Security Services (provided
saplings of local species have been residing in Tier 2 and 3 cities to by CISF across all airports in the
planted here and another 1,500 travel by air. Keeping in line with
fresh ones will be planted. the rising demand, Vishnu Jha says, country).
The airport’s Sustainable “new airports have become lifestyle Government agencies like
destinations”.
Development Goals include ACI India Post, APHO (Airport
Level 4+ by 2025, Zero waste Nowadays, airports offer Health Office), IMD (Indian
to landfill & transition to green customized services to passengers. Meteorological Department),
electricity by 2026, being water- Various industries are offered an Indian Customs, and Bureau of
positive by 2027, and Operational opportunity to grow and generate Immigration are providing direct
Net Zero by 2029. employment within the airport and indirect services on behalf
The actions taken for premises. of the Govt of India. Ground
Environmental, Social and Jaipur Airport Traffic Handling Agencies, Oil Marketing
Governance have been appreciated Companies, and In-flight Catering
and rewarded with the Gem 5 Jaipur is the only international Service Companies provide their
certified Green Building award by airport in Rajasthan and caters to services for the smooth operation
ASSOCHAM, APEX India Green passengers traveling to various of airlines.
Leaf Award – Gold Category, locations in the Middle East and
and the prestigious Silver Award Far East countries. Jaipur Airport Service partners are operating
is connected to 23 domestic around 85 different outlets in
destinations (including all metro & the terminal and landside, which
most Tier 1 cities), through seven provide world-class F&B, retail,
domestic airlines. On average, 16,500 and other offerings, including
passengers travel through the airport, essential services like Money
which is primarily for tourism, Exchange, Baggage Wrapping, Cab
business, education, Service, and ATM facility.
medical, weddings,
conferences, and Jaipur Airport reflects its
events. commitment to excellence with
state-of-the-art facilities, robust
maintenance schedules, and
innovative green initiatives. The
operations are streamlined to
meet sustainability goals without
compromising on passenger safety,
comfort, and experience. Serving
as a shining example of aviation
excellence, Jaipur Airport’s
operations pave the way to meet
the evolving challenges of modern
air travel and environmental
responsibility.

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