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Revanth Reddy Seeks Faster Telangana Airport Development, Tourism Connectivity
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy wants two airports in the state to be developed more quickly.
The airports are in Adilabad and Mamunur near Warangal.
He asked the central government to help improve air travel, tourism, trade, and industry.
Telangana has already completed the land acquisition needed for the Mamunur airport project.
The Union minister said tenders for the work would be invited within two weeks.
The tenders are expected to be finalised by December, when the foundation stone may also be laid.
Reddy also wants Adilabad airport to handle passengers, cargo, and aircraft maintenance.
Officials are studying whether seaplanes could land in Hyderabad’s Hussainsagar.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to expedite development of Adilabad and Mamunur airports.
The Telangana government has completed and handed over land acquisition for Mamunur airport.
Tenders for Mamunur airport works are expected within two weeks and are planned for finalisation by December.
Reddy sought passenger and cargo terminals, MRO facilities, and resolution of runway issues at Adilabad airport.
Officials will submit a report within two weeks on a proposal for seaplane landings in Hyderabad’s Hussainsagar.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu.
- What
- Reddy urged faster development of Adilabad and Mamunur airports and requested support for aviation and tourism initiatives.
- Where
- The meeting was held at the Union civil aviation ministry’s office in Delhi; the projects concern Telangana.
- When
- The meeting took place on Wednesday; Mamunur tenders are expected within two weeks and finalisation is planned by December.
- Why
- The proposed infrastructure is intended to improve regional connectivity and support tourism, trade, and industry.
Key facts
- Projects
- Adilabad and Mamunur airports in Telangana
- Mamunur land
- The Telangana government has completed and handed over the required land acquisition.
- Mamunur tenders
- Tenders are expected to be invited within two weeks and finalised by December.
- Mamunur foundation stone
- The foundation stone is scheduled to be laid in December.
- Adilabad facilities sought
- Passenger and cargo terminals, along with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities.
- Seaplane proposal
- Civil Aviation officials will submit a report on proposed Hussainsagar seaplane landings within two weeks.
- Additional request
- Reddy sought Centre support for helicopter services and heli-tourism in Telangana.
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