Project implementation at Shivamogga Airport in full swing

Government of Karnataka has been making the Right choices in terms of Airport Infrastructure development. The Regional Connectivity Scheme RCS UDAN the flag ship program of Ministry of Civil Aviation , MoCA, Government of India has very clearly drafted the way ahead to connect tier II cities.

Malnad Region has infinite potential for growth in trade, commerce, education and tourism, pristine water bodies, world renowned Jog Falls, miles of lush greenery certainly is the best get away for trekking and adventure freaks.

Realizing the massive opportunity for tapping the potential to the hilt, the infrastructure development department has embarked on a journey of construction of a brand new Airport at Sogane Halli Village, 12 kms from Shivamogga city.

The All weather airport has also been designed to cater large Aircraft’s like Boeing 737, Airbus 320 and medium size ATRs. A site visit to the project is an absolute stunner. The frenzy to stick to deadlines is an indication of the political will of the State Government. The progress of civil works despite the Covid 19 validates the true spirit of the PPP Public Private business collaboration.

“Periodic review , corrective steps are initiated to ensure that we meet our dead line of completion of the work by December 2021 ” said a source at the site.

“We are taking no chances with regard to the administrative, technical and project implementation till the completion of the project” says BY Raghavendra the dynamic Member of Parliament of Shivamogga Constituency.

A game changer, the future growth engine of socio economic cultural change, Malnad region will ever be the new hot spot for industrial, trade and commerce fraternity. Above all its bound to change the fortune of the state ” the young Member of Parliament concludes.