Jammu, Feb 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, proposed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. He described the Cabinet approval as the beginning of a new phase in the Union Territory’s aviation growth.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “J&K Skies Soar: dawn of a bold aviation era. I am grateful to Hon’ble PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji for major expansion of Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport. I vividly remember announcement we made at Srinagar on 25th Sept 2021 in presence of then Hon’ble Minister for @MoCA_GoI.”
He added, “CCEA’s Rs.1,677 crore approval for a new 71,500 sqm Civil Enclave marks a defining leap in connectivity for the Valley. It is designed to serve 2,900 passengers during peak hours and an annual capacity of 10 million passengers per annum. Better connectivity will ensure more tourists, more investment and more jobs. The new Civil Enclave at Srinagar will upgrade Valley’s economic future and transforming Srinagar from a beautiful destination into a thriving one.”
The Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of PM Modi, Jammu Airport’s new terminal is set for completion by the end of this year. “Upon commissioning, the advanced infrastructure in the renowned spiritual city will bolster connectivity and catalyse remarkable economic advancement,” he said.
