Kannur airport nod in view of Keralites' contribution: Patel

Kannur : Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Friday said the central government sanctioned the Kannur airport despite some legal issues as non-resident Keralites contribute significantly to India's overall growth with their remittances.
He was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the airport.
'People from Kerala make a group which contributes to the overall growth of the economy of the country with their remittances. So with this in mind and despite the Mangalore and Kozhikode airports near to this one, the centre decided to waive all such issues and give the sanction for this airport,' said Patel.
The proposed airport will come as a boon to the large number of non-resident Keralites from Kannur and Kasargode who now have to travel to either Kozhikode or Mangalore. Tourists headed to Coorg also can use this airport.
17/12/19 IANS/Sify

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