Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Shivamogga airport
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Shivamogga airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Shivamogga airport with a lotus-shaped terminal. Take a look
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Published 27.02.23, 01:23 PM
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Shivamogga airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. The passenger terminal building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour.
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The airport is expected to improve connectivity and accessibility from Shivamogga and other neighbouring areas in the Malnad region.
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The inauguration of the Shivamogga airport coincides with the BJP strongman and former chief minister B S Yediyurappa's 80th birthday in his hometown.
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Narendra Modi will also lay the foundation stone for two railway projects in Shivamogga, which are Shikaripura–Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot.
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The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for multiple road development projects of more than Rs 215 crore, including construction of new bypass road for Shikaripura Town on NH 766C connecting Byndur – Ranebennur.
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The Prime Minister will also inaugurate 44 Smart City Projects worth more than Rs 895 crore in Shivamogga city.
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This is Modi's fifth visit this year to poll-bound Karnataka, where Assembly elections are due by May.