Overview

• AAI-operated airports across India are holding coordinated events on September 17 under the Civil Aviation Ministry’s guidance.
• Passengers are being greeted with rose buds or tika, with folk dance performances and selfie points showcasing regional culture.
• Health initiatives include blood donation drives and free check-up kiosks for travelers, with Tirupati also running a free eye camp for taxi and auto drivers.
• Tree-planting drives under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam theme are underway, including an inauguration at Mysuru by MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar.
• Outreach features feedback campaigns and student familiarisation sessions, with Indore highlighting influencer-led social media efforts and its zero-waste status, Ranchi commencing activities at 9 a.m., and Dibrugarh staging cultural shows with health kiosks.