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Amitabh Kant Joins IndiGo Board to Boost India's Transportation Sector

IndiGo welcomes governance expert Amitabh Kant to its board. His experience in driving large-scale reforms and sustainability initiatives promises to accelerate India's transportation revolution.

In this picture, we see double decker buses which are in cream and blue color are parked under the...
In this picture, we see double decker buses which are in cream and blue color are parked under the shed. Beside that, we see a red color box with numbers written on it. Beside that, we see a book and we even see a pole in white and black color. Behind that, we see a yellow color board with white posters pasted on it. Man on the right corner of the picture wearing black jacket is walking on the road. This picture might be clicked in a bus depot.

Amitabh Kant Joins IndiGo Board to Boost India's Transportation Sector

Amitabh Kant, a distinguished governance reformer and geo-political strategist, has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited, subject to approvals. Kant, who previously served as the CEO of NITI Aayog, is known for driving initiatives like Make in India and Startup India. IndiGo aims to utilise his expertise to boost India's transportation sector.

Kant's appointment comes after a successful tenure at NITI Aayog, where he spearheaded the Aspirational Districts Program and promoted economic policy reforms. He also served as India's Sherpa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Presidency, delivering the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. Kant's experience in driving large-scale sustainability initiatives like the Green Hydrogen Mission and the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage is expected to bring valuable insights to IndiGo.

Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IndiGo, welcomed Kant's addition to the board. Mehta praised Kant's rich administrative experience and leadership qualities, which are anticipated to contribute significantly to IndiGo's growth.

Amitabh Kant's appointment to IndiGo's board is set to bring a wealth of experience and expertise in governance, reform, and sustainability. With his proven track record in driving transformative initiatives, Kant is poised to play a crucial role in accelerating India's transportation revolution and IndiGo's growth.

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