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Karnataka Considers Tumakuru for Second Airport
Karnataka is thinking about building a second international airport near Tumakuru.
The Deputy Chief Minister, G Parameshwara, wants it there because it would help many districts and connect well with the existing airport.
However, the BJP leader, B Y Vijayendra, thinks it should be near Kanakapura for better access.
The government will decide based on recommendations from a technical committee.
The current airport is very busy, so a second one is needed to help with the crowd.
The Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, says no specific site has been chosen yet.
Karnataka is considering building a second international airport near Tumakuru.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara supports the Tumakuru location for better connectivity.
State BJP President B Y Vijayendra prefers Kanakapura for more equitable access.
The government will decide based on the technical committee's recommendations.
The current airport, Kempegowda International Airport, is planned to be decongested.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, State BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- What
- Discussion on the location of Bengaluru's second international airport
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- When
- Saturday
- Why
- To decongest Kempegowda International Airport and improve connectivity for various districts
Tumakuru Airport Proponents
Kanakapura Airport Proponents
Location Benefits
Tumakuru Airport Proponents
The airport near Tumakuru would benefit 18-20 districts and improve connectivity, aligning with the existing international airport at Devanahalli.
Kanakapura Airport Proponents
The airport near Kanakapura would provide more equitable access to people from other regions of the state.
Key facts
- Proposed Locations
- Kunigal Road in Nelamangala, Kanakapura Road near Harohalli
- Current Airport
- Kempegowda International Airport
- Technical Committee Head
- Minister M B Patil
- Opposition Leader
- B Y Vijayendra
- Deputy Chief Minister
- G Parameshwara
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
Quotes
G Parameshwara
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
“"Vijayendra has said what he felt. I too had expressed the desire that the airport should come near Tumakuru. The technical committee under the Infrastructure Department, headed by Minister M B Patil, had proposed sites near Kunigal Road in Nelamangala and on Kanakapura Road."”
deccanchronicle.com
“"If it comes near Tumakuru, it will be good for us because it will improve connectivity for people from about 18-20 districts. Secondly, it may align with the existing international airport at Devanahalli. It is left to the technical teams to consider. If it comes near Tumakuru, I will be very happy. I too had asked for it to come near Tumakuru. Let's see what the government ultimately decides."”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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