Rajamundry airport expansion plan opposed

Rajahmundary: The Madhurapudi airport expansion plans have run into rough weather with the farmers refusing to part with their land claiming that the price offered by the authorities is far less than the market value. The farmers also raise questions about the need for acquiring 870 acres while other airports in the state operate in much less extent of land. As it is, the Rajahmundry airport sits on a vast 366 acres.
The opposition to the expansion plans is mainly from farmers of three villages -- Madhurapudi, Gummaluru and Burugupudi in Korukonda mandal, who are not willing to sell their land as their entire livelihood is dependent on farming. They even issued an ultimatum to the district officials not to enter their land until the government gives a specific assurance on alternative employment.
08/09/12 Siva G/Times of India

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Categories: airports Sep 2012