Central government approves 21 new Greenfield airports
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Central government approves 21 new Greenfield airports

The central government has granted 'in-principle' approval for 21 new Greenfield airports, with 12 already operational. Proposals are submitted to the central government for 'site clearance' and 'in-principle' approval. Airports Authority of India (AAI) and operators expand, upgrade and mo...

The central government has granted 'in-principle' approval for 21 new Greenfield airports, with 12 already operational. Proposals are submitted to the central government for 'site clearance' and 'in-principle' approval. Airports Authority of India (AAI) and operators expand, upgrade and modernise airports based on demand, feasibility and traffic. AAI's capital expenditure plan, worth Rs.980 billion, includes around Rs.250 billion allocated for 2019-24. Contact: Airports Authority of India (AAI) Website: www.aai.aero

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