Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw resolving the media on Cabinet choices at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, on Tuesday|Picture Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma
The Centre has actually authorized the advancement of a greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan, at an approximated expense of 1,507 crore.
Appropriately, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, authorized the proposition of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the advancement of the airport.
Under the proposition, the State federal government of Rajasthan has actually moved 440.06 hectare of land to AAI for advancement of the airport, which will appropriate for operation of Airbus 321-type airplane.
“The task consists of building of a terminal structure covering a location of 20,000 sq m efficient in managing 1,000 peak hour travelers (PHP) with a yearly capability of 2 million guests per year (MPPA)…,” a main communique stated.
Kota Airport
At present, the existing Kota Airport appropriates for the operation of little airplane such as the DO-228.
The terminal structure covers a location of just 400 sq m and is capable of dealing with 50 guests throughout peak hours.
“The existing airport can not be established for business operations due to insufficient land accessibility and urbanisation around the airport,” the communique stated.
Kota, positioned on the banks of the Chambal River, is identified as the commercial capital of Rajasthan. In addition, it is renowned as the instructional training center of India.
“Kota’s prominence in instructional and commercial sectors makes the greenfield airport a vital facilities job, targeted at attending to the expected traffic development in the area,” the communique stated.
Released on August 19, 2025
