Telangana Government Sanctions Rs 40.53 Lakh for Pre-Feasibility Study on Proposed Green Field Airport

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The Telangana government has announced Rs 40.53 lakh for a pre-feasibility study on the proposed green field airport in Peddapalli district, marking a crucial step towards bringing the airport to reality. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has been appointed as consultant to conduct the study, which will cover 591 acres in Anantharam village, Peddapalli district. The project has been long-awaited by the local residents, Singareni Collieries Company Limited employees, students, and the business community, who will benefit from the direct air connectivity and economic and industrial opportunities it will create.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 40.53 lakh for a pre-feasibility study on the proposed green field airport in Peddapalli district, with the Airport Authority of India (AAI) appointed as consultant.
  • The study will cover 591 acres in Anantharam village, Peddapalli district, and will mark a crucial step towards bringing the airport to reality.
  • The airport will provide direct air connectivity, eliminating the need for long journeys to Hyderabad, which is over 200 km from Peddapalli and currently the only functional airport in Telangana.
  • The project is expected to create new opportunities for regional development, with potential economic and industrial benefits for local residents, Singareni Collieries Company Limited employees, students, and the business community.
  • Peddapalli MP G Vamshi Krishna has described the sanction as a "historic step towards realising the project" and has pledged to continue fighting for the project's completion.
  • The district administration had earlier conducted a land survey and submitted its report to the Telangana government in March.
  • The Telangana government is also progressing with the development of the Warangal airport and has sanctioned Rs 205 crore for acquiring 280 acres of land for the revival of the long-defunct Mamnoor airport, approved by the Centre in March.

Statistics:

  • The consultancy fee, including GST, is Rs 40,53,946.
  • The study will cover 591 acres in Anantharam village, Peddapalli district.
  • The distance between Peddapalli and Hyderabad is over 200 km.
  • The land acquisition for the revival of the Mamnoor airport will require 280 acres of land and will cost Rs 205 crore.
  • The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 40.53 lakh for the pre-feasibility study on the proposed green field airport in Peddapalli district.

Sources:

  • GO number 465 issued by the Telangana Roads and Buildings department on October 11.
  • Siasat Daily, published by HT Digital Content Services with permission.