Centre will allow multiple airports in major cities, says Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu
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Why in news
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu announced the government's intent to review the policy prohibiting two airports within a 150 km radius to allow multiple airports in major cities.
Background
The Union Government plans to review the existing policy that restricts airports within a 150 km radius. Planned new airports include sites in Mumbai, Ghaziabad, Bengaluru, and Parandur.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCurrent policy prohibits two airports within a 150 km radius.
- PlacePlanned new airports are identified in Mumbai, Ghaziabad, Bengaluru, and Parandur.
- PlaceRajiv Gandhi International Airport is located at Shamshabad.
- PlaceBhogapuram airport is located in Andhra Pradesh.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the expansion of multi-airport hubs in metropolitan cities can stimulate regional economic activity and address infrastructure bottlenecks in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical decongestion: Reducing pressure on primary hubs to improve turnaround times and flight frequency
- Regional connectivity: Stimulating local tourism and job creation through decentralized aviation infrastructure
- Regulatory shift: Balancing aviation safety standards with the need for increased urban air mobility
Keywords: Infrastructure development · Regional connectivity · Economic stimulation · Aviation policy · Urban decongestion
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