The Telangana government has unveiled its plans, to come up with “heliports” in various locations in the state.
This will definitely boost tourism and exploit commercially potent areas.
The project has been proposed at Dundigal, Hakimpet, Nadirgul in Hyderabad, Basanthnagar in Karimnagar, Nagarjunasagar, Nalgonda, Alair (Yadagirigutta), Warangal and Kagaznagar (Sirpur).
The Telangana State is also planning to develop new greenfield airports at Zakranpally, Nizamabad, National Investment & Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) at Zaheerabad.
Director (aviation) of infrastructure and investment department, V N Bharath Reddy, said, “ Under Regional Connectivity Scheme for 10 unserved airports, the State government has submitted the proposals.”
“In the near future, these can be converted into full-fledged airports,” said Bharath Reddy.
Individuals can avail Heli services, since air traffic is on the rise.
The state government has taken up development of Yadagirigutta temple, and a heliport is being proposed at Alair.
Similarly, Nagarjunasagar in Nalgonda district has always been a tourist spot.
Apart from the VIPs, individuals can avail the Helipad facility at industrial areas, such as Kagaznagar and National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZ).
The government, after the formation of the State, decided to develop two airports at Kothagudem-Bhadadri district and Warangal.
Furthermore, land acquisition for airports has already started.
A Memorandum-of-Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Airport Authority of India (AAI), for development of Warangal Airport.
Apart from the existing 748 acres land, AAI informed that it requires another 438 acres for the airport, which is in acquisition stage.
Similarly, land for the Kothagudem-Bhadadri airport was identified and sent for approval to the Civil Aviation Ministry.
Officials said, an engineering consultancy company, RITES Limited has submitted a pre-feasibility report for development of the airport in Kothagudem.
Even, a topographic survey, was also completed at the Kothagudem airport.
“Clearances from the forest department, are required as a portion of land for greenfield airport is nestled in reserve forests,” said the officals.
A senior official of industries department, said, “the Government reserved Rs1.09 crore, for getting airport clearances.”
According to sources, apart from electricity and water at concessional rates and viability gap funding up to 20%, the air force operators should be given concession, like VAT reduction to 1%, free land, security and fire services.
By Supraja
