Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Vipin Kumar, a 1996-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). His previous position was as the Additional Secretary in the Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education, indicating a strong background in administrative roles. This new appointment places Kumar in a pivotal position to oversee and enhance the aviation sector in India, reflecting the government's focus on infrastructure and development in the aviation industry. His experience will be essential for guiding AAI's strategic initiatives moving forward.