+
AAI Identifies Land for Proposed Srikakulam Airport
AVIATION & AIRPORTS

AAI Identifies Land for Proposed Srikakulam Airport

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has reportedly identified a land parcel between Mandasa and Vajrapukotturu mandals for the proposed airport in Srikakulam district. A recent visit by a five-member AAI team confirmed the suitability of the land, which spans approximately 1,384 acres.

Of the identified area, around 300 acres are government-owned, while the remaining 1,100 acres would need to be acquired from local residents. The team, led by DGM Parvinder, with members Malkit Singh, KP Venkata Raman, Sunil Kumar, and Sheik Abdul Azeez, inspected land parcels across five villages in Mandasa and Vajrapukotturu mandals. The team examined water resources, groundwater availability, and other factors relevant to the airport’s feasibility.

The AAI team is expected to submit a detailed feasibility report to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation soon. If the project moves forward, the Srikakulam airport would significantly boost regional connectivity, linking the Bhubaneswar and Bhogapuram airports. It would also serve as a valuable resource for defence, supporting the Navy and military base at Gopalpur in Odisha during emergencies.

Additionally, a six-lane road from Mulapeta port to Bhogapuram airport is part of the proposed coastal corridor development project.

The new airport would be especially beneficial to the Palasa area, which exports cashew products worth over Rs 500 crore annually. Furthermore, the Centre has allocated Rs 24 crore for the modernisation of the Palasa railway station, further enhancing public transport facilities in the region. The station's modernization work is progressing swiftly.

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has reportedly identified a land parcel between Mandasa and Vajrapukotturu mandals for the proposed airport in Srikakulam district. A recent visit by a five-member AAI team confirmed the suitability of the land, which spans approximately 1,384 acres. Of the identified area, around 300 acres are government-owned, while the remaining 1,100 acres would need to be acquired from local residents. The team, led by DGM Parvinder, with members Malkit Singh, KP Venkata Raman, Sunil Kumar, and Sheik Abdul Azeez, inspected land parcels across five villages in Mandasa and Vajrapukotturu mandals. The team examined water resources, groundwater availability, and other factors relevant to the airport’s feasibility. The AAI team is expected to submit a detailed feasibility report to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation soon. If the project moves forward, the Srikakulam airport would significantly boost regional connectivity, linking the Bhubaneswar and Bhogapuram airports. It would also serve as a valuable resource for defence, supporting the Navy and military base at Gopalpur in Odisha during emergencies. Additionally, a six-lane road from Mulapeta port to Bhogapuram airport is part of the proposed coastal corridor development project. The new airport would be especially beneficial to the Palasa area, which exports cashew products worth over Rs 500 crore annually. Furthermore, the Centre has allocated Rs 24 crore for the modernisation of the Palasa railway station, further enhancing public transport facilities in the region. The station's modernization work is progressing swiftly.

Next Story
Real Estate

MoHUA Sanctions 1.47 Lakh Additional Houses Under PMAY-U 2.0

In a major push towards the Government’s Housing for All mission, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved 1,46,582 additional pucca houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) for 14 States/UTs, bringing total sanctions under the revamped scheme to 8.56 lakh.The decision came during the fourth meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC), chaired by Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, MoHUA, at the Ministry’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg office. Senior officials, State Principal Secretaries, and PMAY-U Mission Directors participated ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Piyush Goyal Inaugurates Expanded ISA Building at Intellectual Property Office

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today inaugurated the newly expanded International Searching Authority (ISA) building at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Dwarka, New Delhi, marking a major step forward in India’s intellectual property ecosystem.Addressing the gathering, Goyal highlighted that innovation has been central to India’s heritage for centuries, citing the engineering brilliance of the Konark Temple as a historic example. He emphasised that innovation is not just intellectual property but a symbol of sovereignty, and a key driver in India’s journe..

Next Story
Real Estate

SIEGER Boosts Automation in Mumbai Realty

SIEGER, a leading automation solutions provider, is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet the surging demand for precision, high-speed automation in Mumbai’s rapidly growing real estate sector.Operating from a 21,000 m² advanced production hub in Coimbatore—part of a 40,000 m² integrated campus—SIEGER offers complete solutions from design and prototyping to manufacturing and deployment. The fully digitalised facility features CNC machining, QR-coded component tracking, conveyorized powder coating, and a Government of India–certified R&D centre, ensuring unmatc..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?