Thursday, January 12, 2017

TS signs pact with aviation ministry for regional connectivity

The state government on Wednesday signed an MoU with the ministry of civil aviation and Airports Authority of India (AAI) for air connectivity to smaller towns under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) by developing small airports and airstrips. A memorandum of understanding was signed in Delhi in the presence of Union civil aviation minister P Ashok Gajapathi Raju and industries minister KT Rama Rao.
Ministry of civil aviation joint secretary Usha, principal secretary investment promotion  Arvind Kumar and AAI chairman Guru Prasad signed the MoU. The state was keen to develop Warangal, Kothagudem and Adilabad airports for better connectivity. The Regional Connectivity Scheme of the civil aviation ministry would be in force for the next 10 years and the Centre would extend its help for starting airports in smaller cities or towns.
12/01/17 The New Indian Express
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