New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- India's aviation sector will grow further as the government intends to add 50 new airports in the next five years. Currently, India has 159 operational airports, and by 2030, the government plans to have 209 airports.

"Since 2014, the number of airports has nearly doubled from 74. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that he wants to see more airports in the country, hence, we are going to create 50 more airports in the next five years," said aviation minister Rammohan Naidu at the 'Build India Infra Awards'.

Naidu also said that the government has created a template to build more airports, driving the aviation sector to new heights.

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