MANGALURU: Minister for housing and infrastructure development V Somanna said with the increase in the number of devotees visiting Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala, there is a need for the setting up of a mini airport in Belthangady taluk.
Speaking after distributing sanction letters to beneficiaries of Basava Vasati Yojana and Dr B R Ambedkar Vasati Yojana for 2021-22 in Belthangady on Saturday, he said: “During a discussion, Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja sought to know why a mini airport cannot be developed in Dharmastala. I have already directed the officials to identify 100acre land for the purpose in a week. The proposal may incur Rs 100 crore.
We are considering developing infrastructure for the landing and take-off of ATRs, 12-seater aircraft and four helicopters. I will speak to chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and a detailed project report will be prepared through the ministry of civil aviation and Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC). The same will be sent to the state cabinet for approval,” the minister said.
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