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Madhya Pradesh Seeks New Land for Sagar Airport Project

Madhya Pradesh wants to build an airport for the Sagar area.

Officials say expanding the existing Dhana airstrip would be very difficult.

Hills around the airstrip leave little room to make it larger.

They are now searching for land between Sagar and Bina.

The airport may need about 200 acres of land.

Bina is developing into a large refinery and petrochemical center.

In Shivpuri, officials found another possible site for a separate airport.

The first Shivpuri site was too close to Madhav National Park, so it could not be used.

Key facts

Sagar airport status: The aviation department has asked the Sagar collector to search for suitable land.
Dhana airstrip: Expansion is considered unlikely because of hilly terrain on either side.
Preferred area: Officials are focusing on a location between Sagar and Bina.
Estimated land requirement: Around 200 acres may be needed for the airport project.
Bina development: Bina is transforming into an integrated refinery and petrochemical hub.
Shivpuri airport: A second possible site has been identified after the first was rejected because of its proximity to Madhav National Park.
Next step: An aviation department team is expected to survey the second Shivpuri site.

freepressjournal.in · 48 mins ago