Kerala Assembly: CM says feasibility study on to set up airstrips in Idukki, Wayanad, Kasaragod
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India & neighbourhood· Prelims·
Why in news
The Kerala Government appointed KRDCL as the project management consultant to conduct a techno-economic feasibility study for establishing airstrips in Idukki, Wayanad, and Kasaragod.
Background
The study aims to facilitate aviation connectivity and emergency transport during natural calamities. The project involves a partnership between RITES (transport consultancy) and KIIFCON (joint venture) to assess the feasibility of small aircraft and helicopter operations.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKRDCL: Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited is the appointed project management consultant.
- PlaceIdukki, Wayanad, and Kasaragod are the three districts identified for airstrip feasibility.
- FactThe study focuses on techno-economic feasibility for small aircraft and helicopter operations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of developing regional aviation infrastructure in geographically challenging terrains to enhance disaster management and rural connectivity in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical bottleneck: High terrain complexity in Western Ghats posing engineering and environmental hurdles for airstrip construction.
- Disaster resilience: Reducing 'golden hour' response times in landslide-prone districts like Wayanad and Idukki.
Keywords: Techno-economic feasibility · Aviation connectivity · Disaster management · Regional infrastructure · Western Ghats
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