Nivedita Dubey First Woman Member of Airports Authority of India (AAI) | 14 Feb 2026

Why in News? 

Nivedita Dubey has become the first woman officer to be appointed to the Board of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), marking a significant milestone in the Indian civil aviation sector’s leadership and gender representation. 

Key Points: 

• Historic Appointment: Nivedita Dubey has assumed charge as Member (Human Resources) — the second-highest position — on the AAI Board, making her the first woman officer ever inducted into the board of the Airports Authority of India. 
• Organisation: Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a statutory body responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India.  
• Background: She began her career with AAI in 1995 as a management trainee.  
  • Over the years, she has held diverse roles, including airport manager at Indira Gandhi International Airport and served as Regional Executive Director (Eastern Region).  
• Role & Responsibilities: As Member (Human Resources) on the AAI Board, she will play a key role in policy formulation, personnel management, industrial relations and administration for the organisation. 
• Significance: Her appointment is being widely hailed as an inspiring achievement for women and youth in India, especially within the aviation sector, which has historically seen limited female representation at senior governance levels.