Govt plans Rs.910 bn investment for development of airports in India

The centre has planned a Rs.910 bn investment for the development of existing and new airports in India, as several measures are being taken to boost the civil aviation sector of the country.  The government has approved setting up 21 greenfield airports, eight out of which, including Pakyong in Sikkim, Kannur in Kerala, Orvakal in Andhra Pradesh, Kalaburagi in Karnataka and Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, are operational. 

In the next 4-5 years, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) plans to spend Rs.250 bn for airport expansion, modifying the existing terminals and the new terminals and strengthening the runways.

Contact: Airport Authority of India

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