Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is recognised as the first Indian airport developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Located in Nedumbassery, near Kochi in Kerala, CIAL is notable not only for pioneering this model but also for its sustainability initiatives. It holds the distinction of being the world’s first fully solar-powered airport. In a further innovative step, CIAL is collaborating with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to construct the world’s first airport-based green hydrogen production plant. This marks a significant leap toward integrating renewable energy and advanced technology into airport infrastructure.