New Delhi/Srinagar, Feb 24 (KNO): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the approval for civil enclave at the Srinagar Airport by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) as a major boost to Jammu and Kashmir.
Soon after the Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval for the project at a briefing post the Cabinet meeting in the national capital, PM Modi, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) wrote on X: “Today’s Cabinet decision on expanding the Srinagar airport will boost the economy of J&K. It will strengthen connectivity and encourage tourism.”
According to an official release accessed by the KNO the CCEA on Tuesday approved the development of the civil enclave at the Srinagar airport for an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The project will be spread across 73.18 acres, and the new terminal building will come up in 71,500 square meters.
The project is estimated to cost Rs 1,677 crore, and the terminal building will be designed to handle 2,900 passengers during peak hours with an annual capacity of 10 million passengers per annum.
The government also said the project is expected to generate employment opportunities and stimulate investments.
LG SINHA EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO PM MODI
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “J&K Skies Soar: dawn of a bold aviation era. I am grateful to Hon’ble PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji for major expansion of Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport. I vividly remember announcement we made at Srinagar on 25th Sept 2021 in presence of then Hon’ble Minister for @MoCA_GoI.”
He said that CCEA’s Rs.1,677 crore approval for a new 71,500 sqm Civil Enclave marks a defining leap in connectivity for the Valley. It is designed to serve 2,900 passengers during peak hours and an annual capacity of 10 million passengers per annum.
“Better connectivity will ensure more tourists, more investment and more jobs. The new Civil Enclave at Srinagar will upgrade Valley’s economic future and transforming Srinagar from a beautiful destination into a thriving one,” LG Sinha added.
He said, “Under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Sh. Narendra Modi Ji, Jammu Airport’s new terminal is set for completion by end of this year. Upon commissioning, the advanced infrastructure in the renowned spiritual city will bolster connectivity and catalyze remarkable economic advancement.”—(KNO)