Bengaluru: In a remarkable achievement, Mukka Proteins Limited was honored with the prestigious Best Exporter State award.

The company's Managing Director, K Mohammed Haris, received the award from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the State Export Excellence Award program held at the banquet hall of Vidhana Soudha on Saturday.

The ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Industries Minister M B Patil, and other senior officials from the Commerce and Industry Department of the state government.

Mukka Proteins Limited's dedication to excellence in exports has earned them this coveted recognition. Their consistent performance in international trade and contributions to the state's export sector were acknowledged and celebrated at the event.

"We are honored to receive this prestigious award for the second time. It reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire team in promoting the growth of exports from the state," said K Mohammed Haris, expressing his gratitude for the recognition.

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Mumbai (PTI): The government on Thursday "put in abeyance" its earlier direction to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats in a flight without levying any additional charge from April 20, according to sources.

On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of any additional charges to ensure fair access for passengers.

"The matter has been reviewed in light of representations received from the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, highlighting operational and commercial implications of the above provision, including its potential impact on fare structures and consistency with the prevailing deregulated tariff regime.

"In view of the above, and pending a comprehensive examination of the issue, it has been decided that the provision relating to offering at least 60 per cent of seats free of charge shall be kept in abeyance till further orders," Civil Aviation Ministry said in a communication to the DGCA.

At present, 20 per cent of the seats can be booked free of charge, while the rest are paid.

Generally, airlines charge Rs 200 to Rs 2,100 for choosing seats, depending on various factors, including front rows and extra leg room, a travel industry executive had said last week.

The move to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight came against the backdrop of rising complaints that airlines were levying high charges for various services, including seat selection.