Keeping in line with the aircraft safety, the Asarwa fish market, which is the main cause of scavenger bird population hovering near the airport, is likely to be air-conditioned. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to relocate the market, but till the time relocation plan is finalised, it is learnt that the temporary plan includes the market to be -covered with a glass and air-condition it to avoid birds hovering around the place.
A meeting regarding the same was held between AMC commissioner Vijay Nehra and Airport director Manoj Gangal on Monday. Highly placed sources close to the development said, "The AMC will convert the market into an air-conditioned one and AAI will fund the temporary project."
The Chamanpura fish market is located about 3.5 kms from Ahmedabad airport. In 2011, the vendors were allotted closed shops under the Chamunda bridge for a token amount. A waste collection van visited shops twice a day. But over the years, for their convenience and comfort, the vendors moved out in the open.
At present, the market falls on the funnel (the aircraft landing route) of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport. An official from AAI said, "The main cause of problem is the left over meat or fish lying on the road, attracting birds.
AMC commissioner Vijay Nehra said, "We received some suggestion, but no specific decision has been taken." Airport director Manoj Gangal was unavailable for comment.
21/05/19 DNA/Tanushree Bhatia
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A meeting regarding the same was held between AMC commissioner Vijay Nehra and Airport director Manoj Gangal on Monday. Highly placed sources close to the development said, "The AMC will convert the market into an air-conditioned one and AAI will fund the temporary project."
The Chamanpura fish market is located about 3.5 kms from Ahmedabad airport. In 2011, the vendors were allotted closed shops under the Chamunda bridge for a token amount. A waste collection van visited shops twice a day. But over the years, for their convenience and comfort, the vendors moved out in the open.
At present, the market falls on the funnel (the aircraft landing route) of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport. An official from AAI said, "The main cause of problem is the left over meat or fish lying on the road, attracting birds.
AMC commissioner Vijay Nehra said, "We received some suggestion, but no specific decision has been taken." Airport director Manoj Gangal was unavailable for comment.
21/05/19 DNA/Tanushree Bhatia
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