Evolution of airports in India - a historical perspective, post Independence, in Mumbai

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In the days when sea routes opened the avenues of prosperity, the majestic Gateway of India at Mumbai welcomed the arriving passenger to the magnificence that was India while introducing the visitor to the opportunities of trade and commerce. Today the skies have opened up air travel and business activities that were earlier only a day dream. The Gateway has shifted from the gracious reception to the seafarer to welcoming not just the air traveler but displaying a professional manner of doing so. The first impression today is the 21st-century Gateway of India, The Airport. The evolution of airport harmonizes with social development in national consequence, International Airport Authority of India was formed in 1972 with authority over for international airports. Trivandrum was added in 199