Lucknow The UP government is exploring the possibility of setting up an international airport between Agra and Mathura — in what could mean the end of the road for the Taj international airport proposed during the previous Mayawati regime.
Officials believe an airport between Agra and Mathura is a far better idea than the Taj international airport and aviation hub, proposed at Jewar near Delhi, and which is still awaiting clearance by the Centre.
The idea came up at a meeting called by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday to discuss infrastructure development in the two tourism cities.
A senior officer said: “Unlike the other proposed projects, this one is expected to find takers at all levels for three reasons. First, it is not in the vicinity of any existing airport, so there won’t be objections on that front. Second, the footfall of international and domestic tourists in Agra and Mathura cannot be questioned. Third, the existing good connectivity of road with the national capital region adds to its feasibility.”
21/04/12 Maulshree Seth/Maulshree Seth/Express India
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