Indore, Aug 7: All 35 major airports of the country will be equipped with ultra-modern facilities by 2010, while 24 airports of the western zone will be equipped with state of art amenities by 2009. This was informed by Dr K Ramlingam, chairman, Airport Authority of India after conclusion of the review meeting of the airport directors of the western region here on Sunday.
Talking about Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar airport, Indore, he said no effort will be left unturned to develop Indore airport. It would soon be developed into an international airport with an international cargo facilities for the entrepreneurs and businessmen of the city, Ramlingamn said.
In the meeting, works being done by all 24 airports in the western zone were reviewed and discussions were held on the next course of action to be undertaken by the airport authorities of the western zone. Indore airport director, R K Singh informed that in the meeting a thorough discussion was also held on the all-round development of Indore airport and a workplan to this effect was tabled before the AAI chairman.
Singh drew attention of the AAI chairman towards scarcity of security and technical staff at Indore airport, keeping in view the expected increase in flight operation and expansion of cargo facilities. Singh demanded 30 more security crews for Indore airport and the AAI chairman agreed to fulfill his demand by the end of October this year.
The AAI chairman also gave his nod for infrastructure development at Indore airport which includes construction of a new international terminal building, six more bays, expansion of cargo facilities, ultra-modern new aprons, expansion of runway up to 9000 sq ft among others. These works will be carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore, Singh informed.
From : Chronicle News Service
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