Aviation Security Culture Week gets underway at LGBIA, focus on security awareness

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 5, 2024

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) is is celebrating Aviation Security Culture Week from August 5 to 11. Embracing the theme ‘Enhancing Passenger Security through Effective Divestment’, this week-long celebration aims to raise awareness and strengthen security practices within the aviation community and among passengers. LGBIA is set to demonstrate its unparalleled commitment to security and passenger safety.

The week kicked off with a spectacular ceremony at the outside area of the Terminal, featuring a grand lamp lighting, opening remarks by DIG, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for Guwahati Northeast and a formal oath-taking session.

To commemorate the Week, an exhilarating 5-kilometer Mini Marathon will weave through key landmarks such as VIP road, and SOS road before concluding at the airport.

LGBIA’s Aviation Security Culture Week is packed with engaging and innovative activities. The Airport will host an interactive quiz competition among aviation stakeholders. LGBIA’s commitment extends to the community an awareness campaign focused on underprivileged children, through educational visits to schools and slum areas, coordinated with local NGOs. Staff members will also captivate passengers with entertaining skits, reinforcing the airport’s dedication to security culture.

The week will conclude with a closing ceremony featuring a prize distribution for quiz winners and a vibrant flash dance performance, celebrating the success of the event and the collective efforts to enhance aviation security awareness.

Commenting on the occasion, a LGBIA spokesperson said, “Aviation Security Culture Week is not just an event; it is a testament to the Airport’s ongoing efforts to set the benchmark for security and engagement in the aviation industry. It’ an opportunity for LGBIA to showcase its innovative approach and reinforce its dedication to security, engaging both passengers and the community in meaningful and impactful ways.”

At LGBIA, safety is not just a priority; it is the cornerstone of operations. LGBIA’s commitment is showcased through regular simulated exercises designed to elevate team skills, protect lives, and contribute to a flourishing aviation environment for an exceptional passenger experience.