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Civil Aviation Ministry has woken up at last: P Chidambaram welcomes Centre's decision to impose caps on airfares

The government has imposed caps on economy-class airfares to protect passengers from soaring prices amid widespread flight disruptions. Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram welcomed the move, emphasizing price containment as crucial for public interest in the face of airline duopoly. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring fares closely and will take action against deviations.