Pune: A cash-strapped state government now plans to seek investment from Malaysia to operate the Rs 345-crore Shirdi airport, to coincide with the centenary celebration of Saibaba in 2017-18.
The government is currently facing a shortfall of Rs 100 crore and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has shown keen interest in the Malaysian government pitching in to manage the airport and operations.
A presentation by representatives from the Malaysian government has been scheduled on July 20, said an official.
While the CM is keen on Malaysia, there is one section of the bureaucracy that feel the Airports Authority of India should take over instead of a foreign government. However, a decision will be taken only after the presentation and taking the most feasible model into consideration, said the official.
The airport is to be built on 350 hectares in Kakdi village around 13 kms from Shirdi. Presently work on 207 sq metres has been completed along with the compound wall.
The runway is set to be 3.2 km-long and there are two taxiways which can have parking for bigger aircraft.
Clearances from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation have been applied for, said the official.
11/07/15 Indian Express
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The government is currently facing a shortfall of Rs 100 crore and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has shown keen interest in the Malaysian government pitching in to manage the airport and operations.
A presentation by representatives from the Malaysian government has been scheduled on July 20, said an official.
While the CM is keen on Malaysia, there is one section of the bureaucracy that feel the Airports Authority of India should take over instead of a foreign government. However, a decision will be taken only after the presentation and taking the most feasible model into consideration, said the official.
The airport is to be built on 350 hectares in Kakdi village around 13 kms from Shirdi. Presently work on 207 sq metres has been completed along with the compound wall.
The runway is set to be 3.2 km-long and there are two taxiways which can have parking for bigger aircraft.
Clearances from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation have been applied for, said the official.
11/07/15 Indian Express
