Faculty of Hospitality at GNA University organized a Guest Lecture on the topic, ‘Vision 2040 (central government of India) special reference to the Indian aviation market’. This session was organized for the students of Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality. Dr. Kusum and Mr. Prince Verma, Assistant Professor of Faculty of Hospitality organized this Guest Lecture.

Mr. Susheel Sirem, the Management Consultant, CAPA India, an aviation consulting firm based in New Delhi, was the Resource person of the day. Mr. Sirem is a graduate of North-western University and Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering program wherein his specialization was, Transportation systems planning and analysis. The objective of this session was to make students aware about the Vision 2040 of Indian government for the nation’s aviation sector.

The session was full of learning. Mr. Sirem presented the history of aviation through graphical representation showing the tremendous growth of the aviation sector. The resource person also discussed the impact of COVID19 pandemic years on aviation sector and the initiative taken by the central government by announcing several policies to contribute in long term investment in airport infrastructure.

The session was interesting and well received by the students. In the end, Mr. Dhiraj Pathak, Head of Department, Faculty of Hospitality thanked Mr. Susheel Sirem.

S. Gurdeep Singh Sihra, the Pro-Chancellor, GNA University expressed, “I appreciate the endeavours of the Department for organising such trending Guest Lectures for the academicians and budding entrepreneurs.”

Dr. VK Rattan, the Vice-Chancellor, GNA University said, “The University is always ready to offer the best to our GUites in all the various upcoming spheres.”

Dr. Monika Hanspal, Dean Academics, GNA University said, “I am really happy to witness the active participation of the participants in such guest lectures.”