Six mini airports for Karnataka

Bangalore: For the first time, the State Government has focussed on construction of greenfield mini airports and helipads. It has also allocated more funds for maintenance and upgrading of roads.
B.S. Yediyurappa, in his second budget, has allocated Rs. 50 crore for six mini airports at Hassan, Shimoga, Belgaum, Bijapur, Gulbarga and Bellary and upgrading of existing airports at Mysore, Hubli and Mangalore. An allocation of Rs. 2 crore has also been made towards construction of helipads at 25 places, including district headquarters and places of tourist importance.
Commenting on the allocation, G.R. Gopinath, Managing Director of the low-cost airline Air Deccan, said it was a good beginning but at least Rs. 16 crore was needed for the construction of a mini airport, excluding the land cost, with basic facilities. With the allocated money, only three airports could be built, he felt.
18/03/07 The Hindu/Mangalorean.com

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