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Minister for Infrastructure Development Anand Singh visiting Gowdanahalli in Chikkamagaluru taluk, where the land has been identified for a mini airport, on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Minister for Infrastructure Development Anand Singh has instructed the officers to submit a proposal on constructing a mini-airport, which can operate ATR 72 flights, at Gowdanahalli near Chikkamagaluru town. The Minister gave this instruction to the officers after inspecting the land identified for the project on Friday.
The Minister said Chikkamagaluru had been a favourite spot for the tourists. The airport would boost the tourism sector in the district. “A land had been identified for the project. Earlier, it was planned to operate only 10-seater flights. However, it is felt that the airport should be big enough to operate ATR 72 flights. The officers should submit a report before May 15”, he said.