Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu Granted In-Principle Approval for Greenfield Airports in Rajasthan and Odisha.
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In May 2025, Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), granted in-principle approval for the establishment of greenfield airports in Kota (Rajasthan) and Puri (Odisha).
- These approvals are in line with the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, aimed at making air travel affordable and accessible to the common man.
- This decision underscores the Government of India’s (GoI) commitment to expanding and strengthening air connectivity across the nation.
- Greenfield airports are aviation facilities built from scratch on previously undeveloped or vacant land.
Main Point :- (i) In a significant move to boost air connectivity, the proposed airport in Kota (Rajasthan) will be developed in two phases, with a total investment of ₹1,507 crore. Kota, a key educational and industrial hub, will benefit from this development, catering to the growing population and economic activity in the Hadoti region. This project is a major milestone in enhancing infrastructure and making air travel more accessible.
(ii) The airport project in Kota is expected to be a game-changer for the region, aligning with the government's focus on improving regional connectivity. It will serve as a vital transportation link for the people of the Hadoti region and help foster economic growth. The development reflects the government's commitment to providing air travel access to even the most remote parts of the country.
(iii) In addition, the proposed airport in Puri (Odisha), a prominent pilgrimage destination, will be developed in three phases across 1,164 acres, with a total investment of ₹5,631 crore. Puri, home to the sacred Lord Jagannath Temple, will see a significant boost in religious tourism and regional development. The new airport will improve overall connectivity and cater to the growing number of pilgrims and tourists visiting the region.
About Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
Minister : Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu
Headquarters: New Delhi
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