The first international flight between Srinagar and Sharjah to start soon, ending the long pending demand of the UT to have direct international connectivity
After detailed consultations between Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, a slew of announcements have been made to strengthen the aviation infrastructure in the J&K Union Territory. The Lt Governor said the Union Minister and J&K government agreed to start the first international flight between Srinagar and Sharjah soon, ending the long pending demand of the UT to have direct international connectivity.
“Similarly runway at the Jammu Airport has been enhanced and 30% load penalty at Jammu airport will be removed from October 1, 2021. It will bring huge relief to the airlines and passengers. We have also decided to build a new airport terminal adjacent to existing airport at Jammu. The land measuring 122 acres has already been identified. It will soon be handed over to Airports Authority of India to build a state-of-the-art 25,000 Sqm new terminal building,” the Lt Governor said.
Referring to the long pending demand of a paid premium lounge at Srinagar Airport, the Minister said that a tender would again be floated for inviting a party to build it and hopefully the premium lounge would come up soon. He also assured for keeping a strict check on mass bookings during peak tourist season and put an end to such immoral and criminal system
Jyotiraditya Scindia, during a press conference at the Raj Bhavan, said the construction of a new terminal building at Srinagar will start soon that will cost around Rs. 1500 crore. The new terminal at Jammu Airport will come up at Rs 600 crore. “The decision will bring economic stimulus as well as employment opportunities in both the divisions. The Centre is implementing schemes in the UT in a focused manner to ensure sustainable economic growth and development of every sector,” the Minister said.
The Union Minister for Civil Aviation said that special focus was being given on development of both air and road connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that his ministry and the UT Government were working to increase the maximum flight operations catering to the growing tourism, industry sectors of the UT and development aspiration of its people. “Necessary steps will also be taken on priority to increase the helicopter services, especially in the far-flung districts of the UT on the lines of Uttrakhand”, he added.
Speaking about the cargo facility being built in the UT at the estimated cost of Rs 15 crore, the Union Minister said that it would be ready soon and will facilitate the traders and business community of the UT.
Referring to the long pending demand of a paid premium lounge at Srinagar Airport, the Minister said that a tender would again be floated for inviting a party to build it and hopefully the premium lounge would come up soon. He also assured for keeping a strict check on mass bookings during peak tourist season and put an end to such immoral and criminal system.
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