Airports Authority of India: Serving from the heart

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails”—Henry David Thoreau

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Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been a socially responsible enterprise, taking a lead in serving society, and is committed to enhancing the quality of life of people from marginalised sections of society, especially those who reside near the airports. Though, in recent years, it has not only adhered to areas near the airports but expanded its reach to every nook and corner of our country. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects by AAI are monitored centrally at the corporate headquarters, but the execution by the staff takes place at various airports, thereby enhancing employee engagement and making them socially responsible. AAI is committed to gradually increasing its expenditure on CSR and contributing towards nation-building. The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has declared ‘Education, Healthcare, and Nutrition’ as the theme for CSR projects in FY 2019–20. AAI spent around Rs. 87 crores on 96 CSR projects in 25 states and UTs in FY 2018– 19. AAI CSR board has allocated more than Rs. 83 crores for CSR in FY 2019–20.