Bangalore: The state government has plans for the expansion of Mangalore International Airport, including a new terminal and extension of the runway by one kilometre, the Legislative Council was informed on Friday.
Replying to Congress member Ivan D’Souza, Minister for Information and Infrastructure, Roshan Baig, said the government has already earmarked Rs 33.99 crore to acquire around 396.67 acres for the expansion.
“The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will take up the expansion works once the land is handed over,” Baig said.
Stating that the directors of Mangalore International Airport and the AAI have submitted an initial technical feasibility report on the proposal, Baig said the expansion is expected to cost over Rs 1,120 crore.
The report, however, does not mention the financial viability and the cost-sharing pattern, the Minister noted.
26/07/14 New Indian Express
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Replying to Congress member Ivan D’Souza, Minister for Information and Infrastructure, Roshan Baig, said the government has already earmarked Rs 33.99 crore to acquire around 396.67 acres for the expansion.
“The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will take up the expansion works once the land is handed over,” Baig said.
Stating that the directors of Mangalore International Airport and the AAI have submitted an initial technical feasibility report on the proposal, Baig said the expansion is expected to cost over Rs 1,120 crore.
The report, however, does not mention the financial viability and the cost-sharing pattern, the Minister noted.
26/07/14 New Indian Express
