Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Karipur Airport CER Fund Targets Neighbourhood Development and Local Needs
Officials met to discuss problems faced by people living near Karipur airport.
They agreed to use Rs 3.5 crore to reduce flooding around nearby homes.
The plan will stop rainwater from the airport from flowing into residential areas.
A dangerous road curve may be filled and the road improved.
The district collector will review problems residents face when seeking permission to build near the airport.
Local people may receive preference for some airport jobs.
A nearby hospital will receive 10 dialysis machines through corporate funds.
Officials said these improvements should be completed within a planned timeframe alongside airport development.
Rs 3.5 crore from Karipur airport’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility fund will address monsoon waterlogging near residential areas.
Scientific measures will prevent rainwater from the airport premises flowing into nearby homes.
The Airports Authority of India will issue an NOC for filling the western hazardous ‘S’ curve and upgrading the road.
Officials will review construction-related difficulties and prepare a list of eligible local candidates for airport jobs.
Kottakkal Taluk Hospital will receive 10 dialysis machines through Corporate Social Responsibility funds.
- Who
- The district collector, Airports Authority of India officials, Airport Director Mukesh Yadav, Vallikkunnu MLA T V Ibrahim, local representatives and department heads.
- What
- Officials decided to use airport-related corporate funds for waterlogging prevention, road upgrades, local employment and hospital equipment.
- When
- The decisions were made at a high-level meeting on Friday; the report is dated September 12.
- Where
- The measures concern areas surrounding Kozhikode International Airport at Karipur in Malappuram, Kerala, and Kottakkal Taluk Hospital.
- Why
- The measures aim to address monsoon waterlogging, road safety concerns, construction-related difficulties and other basic needs of nearby residents.
- Waterlogging allocation
- Rs 3.5 crore from the airport’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility fund
- Water management
- Scientific measures will prevent airport rainwater from flowing into nearby residential areas
- Road safety
- The Airports Authority of India will issue an NOC for filling the western hazardous ‘S’ curve and upgrading the road
- Construction permissions
- The district collector will review difficulties caused by the requirement for an Airports Authority of India NOC near the airport
- Local employment
- A list of eligible local candidates will be prepared and given to airport authorities
- Health support
- Kottakkal Taluk Hospital will receive 10 dialysis machines through Corporate Social Responsibility funds
- Implementation timeline
- Measures addressing neighbouring communities’ basic issues are to be completed in a time-bound manner alongside airport development
