Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Governments Seek Loans for Airport Projects
The collector of Chittoor district asked farmers in two areas to give their land for a new airport in Kuppam.
He promised they would get fair compensation and help to move if needed.
The airport will help farmers send their crops to big cities and create jobs for about 500 young people.
The government plans to finish the airport by 2027.
The collector also talked about development projects worth ₹210 crore in nearby villages.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government is seeking a ₹6,000 crore loan from HUDCO for the Purandar airport project.
Farmers there want more money and a say in the project, but the government is still deciding on the exact compensation.
Chittoor district collector Sumit Kumar urged farmers in Shantipuram and Ramakuppam mandals to offer land for the proposed Kuppam airport.
The Maharashtra government is seeking a ₹6,000 crore loan from HUDCO for the Purandar airport project.
Land acquisition will follow the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Acts of 2013 and 2009 for Kuppam, and the Land Acquisition Act and MIDC law for Purandar.
The airports aim to facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce, boost economic activity, and generate employment for local youth.
Farmers in Purandar demand ₹8 crore per acre and a 35% return of land, while the government is still deciding on the exact compensation.
- Who
- Chittoor district collector Sumit Kumar, farmers in Shantipuram and Ramakuppam mandals, Maharashtra government, farmers in Purandar
- What
- Urging farmers to offer land for proposed airports and seeking loans for land acquisition
- When
- Addressed at a gram sabha on Wednesday (Kuppam); Purandar discussions ongoing
- Where
- Dandikuppam village in Shantipuram mandal, Chittoor district (Kuppam); Purandar, Pune (Maharashtra)
- Why
- To facilitate transportation of agricultural produce, boost economic activity, and generate employment
Government Perspective
Farmers' Perspective
Compensation Amount
Government Perspective
The government will provide compensation as per the Land Acquisition Act and MIDC rehabilitation law.
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers demand ₹8 crore per acre and a 35% return of land.
Land Acquisition
Government Perspective
The government is prioritizing the airport project for economic benefits.
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers want partnership in the airport's construction and additional FSI for houses.
- Location
- Shantipuram and Ramakuppam mandals, Chittoor district; Purandar, Pune
- Project Timeline
- Expected to be operational by 2027 (Kuppam); Purandar timeline not specified
- Employment Generation
- Around 500 local youth (Kuppam); Training center for farmers' children (Purandar)
- Development Works
- ₹210 crore in SC and ST colonies (Kuppam); ₹6,000 crore loan for Purandar
- Compensation
- As per Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Acts (Kuppam); As per Land Acquisition Act and MIDC law (Purandar)
