Bhopal: The Governor Rameshwar Thakur has said that the modern integrated terminal equipped with all facilities has added a new dimension to development of Madhya Pradesh saying that the present terminal at Raja Bhoj airport was not enough in view of increasing demand of air services. He said that new terminal will improve air services. He congratulated the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and the State Government for construction of the terminal saying that expansion will be instrumental in development of the state. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony for the newly constructed integrated terminal building at Raja Bhoj Air Port here today.
The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that inter-state air services will start from July. All districts will have airstrips. Presently 28 are having this facility, he added.
Chouhan said that the state government is extending all possible help for expansion of air services. All possible cooperation has been extended to Airport's Authority of India. Lands free of cost have been provided. Funds to the tune of Rs. 6 crore have been provided for construction of roads for the terminal and providing alternative passage for the local people.
Chouhan said that regular international flights will truly make it an international airport. He said that air service upto Jeddah is available for the Haj pilgrims but regular services are needed. He said that that state government is ready to provide lands for aircraft maintenance facility.
28/06/11 Central Chronicle
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