The Karnataka Government has set aside Rs.450 mn for the construction of a new airport at Shivamogga, which is estimated to be completed within nine months. Work on the airport is expected to commence shortly and will help improve air connectivity to the region as well as to bring in industrial investments.Contact: Vijay Bhaskar TM, Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Karnataka.Address: Room No. 320, 3rd Floor, Vidhanasoudha, Bengaluru-560 001.Tel: 080-2225 2442.Website: www.karnataka.gov.in