Aerotropolis coming up in WB

Mumbai: A consortium led by Kolkata-based infrastructure developer Pragati47 is awaiting the third stage approval for its proposed aerotropolis project in the industrial hub of Durgapur -Asansol in West Bengal.
Christened Bengal Aerotropolis Projects, the project costing Rs 5,500 crore, will come up in 2,300 acres in Andal, between Durgapur and Asansol.
The consortium aims to complete the project in 5 years once the green light is given with the airport becoming operational in 3 years.
Aerotropolis refers to a planned city, with an airport as its core, surrounded by clusters of enterprises and communities.
Raj Shekhar Agrawal, managing director, Pragati47, told DNA Money, “Currently, the nearest airport to the area is Kolkata at 170 km. While Durgapur and Asansol are among the most industrialised areas in the country, air connectivity to this region remains extremely poor.” Besides aviation-related activities, the Bengal Aerotropolis project will have an information technology park, various industrial units, entertainment hubs, malls and residential units.
13/11/07 Nirmal John/Daily News & Analysis

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