SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to come on the international aviation map, with the Ministry of Civil Aviation approving the launch of the first commercial flight. Srinagar And Sharjah In UAE in about a month.
“This is a historic step for both Jammu and Kashmir and its people. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Said in a joint press conference with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha. After the media interaction, a detailed review of all aviation matters relating to Jammu and Kashmir was conducted by Sinha and Scindia.
Sources said that Sharjah was chosen as the first destination considering the huge volume of trade between J&K traders, especially horticulture products and retail outlets in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. An official said immigration infrastructure is already in place in Jammu and Kashmir.
“There are over 77 stores in Sharjah – mostly owned by the Lulu hypermarket chain – that supply dry fruits, etc., mainly from Jammu and Kashmir. Similarly, over 60 such stores in Abu Dhabi get supplies from J&K. Hence there is a high demand for business-related travel between Srinagar and Sharjah, which is also a convenient transit point to reach Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You.
Earlier also Srinagar used to handle international flights but they were only for Haj pilgrims. Meanwhile, in other outcomes of Saturday’s review meeting by Sinha and Scindia, an earlier assurance to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to hand over 122 acres of land in Jammu by October 10, 2022 to start work on a new 25,000 sq. Was. terminal at a cost of Rs 600 crore.
Scindia said that the Srinagar airport is also being expanded from 22,000 square meters to 63,000 square meters with an investment of Rs 1,500 crore. He said the cargo terminal at Srinagar airport would open for business from October 1. A paid premium lounge has also been approved for the Srinagar airport and the bidding process is likely to start by September 30.
“This is a historic step for both Jammu and Kashmir and its people. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Said in a joint press conference with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha. After the media interaction, a detailed review of all aviation matters relating to Jammu and Kashmir was conducted by Sinha and Scindia.
Sources said that Sharjah was chosen as the first destination considering the huge volume of trade between J&K traders, especially horticulture products and retail outlets in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. An official said immigration infrastructure is already in place in Jammu and Kashmir.
“There are over 77 stores in Sharjah – mostly owned by the Lulu hypermarket chain – that supply dry fruits, etc., mainly from Jammu and Kashmir. Similarly, over 60 such stores in Abu Dhabi get supplies from J&K. Hence there is a high demand for business-related travel between Srinagar and Sharjah, which is also a convenient transit point to reach Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You.
Earlier also Srinagar used to handle international flights but they were only for Haj pilgrims. Meanwhile, in other outcomes of Saturday’s review meeting by Sinha and Scindia, an earlier assurance to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to hand over 122 acres of land in Jammu by October 10, 2022 to start work on a new 25,000 sq. Was. terminal at a cost of Rs 600 crore.
Scindia said that the Srinagar airport is also being expanded from 22,000 square meters to 63,000 square meters with an investment of Rs 1,500 crore. He said the cargo terminal at Srinagar airport would open for business from October 1. A paid premium lounge has also been approved for the Srinagar airport and the bidding process is likely to start by September 30.
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