State PCS - Uttar Pradesh (UP PCS)

• 03 Jan 2026

Bareilly Airport Tops UP in AAI Survey

Why in News?

Bareilly Airport secured the top position in Uttar Pradesh and 7th rank nationally in the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Key Points

• Survey Authority: Conducted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
• AAI Customer Satisfaction Survey: It is a biannual assessment of passenger satisfaction at Indian airports to rank and improve airport services.
• State Rank: 1st in Uttar Pradesh for customer satisfaction.
• National Rank: 7th rank out of 62 airports surveyed.
  • The top national rank was jointly secured by Raja Bhoj Airport (Bhopal) and Khajuraho Airport.
• Assessment Parameters: Over 30 indicators including check-in efficiency, security processing, cleanliness, signage, staff behaviour, and passenger convenience.
• Significance: Reflects the success of the UDAN scheme in improving regional connectivity, airport services, and passenger facilities.

Kota‑Hadoti Travel Mart 2026

Why in News?

The first-ever Kota‑Hadoti Travel Mart 2026 was inaugurated at Chambal River Front, Kota to promote tourism in the Hadoti region.

Key Points

• Organizers: Organized by the Hotel Federation of Rajasthan (HFR) in association with Rajasthan Tourism and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
• Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• Objective: The Travel Mart aims to showcase the tourism potential of the Hadoti region — including attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, Chambal River experiences, forts, and cultural heritage — to national tourism industry players.
• Scope of Hadoti: The mart focuses on the four districts of the Hadoti region: Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, and Baran.
• Tourism Push: The event reinforced efforts to promote Hadoti tourism through an MoU between the Rajasthan Tourism Department and the Hotel Federation.