“We are constantly in touch with the Airport Authority and have also conveyed to them that the state government is ready to share 50 per cent of the cost that will incur on levelling of the land,” he said.
“There is no delay on the state government’s part and we have written several letters to the Civil Aviation Ministry and Airport Authority. Chief Minister had also written to the Ministry. Central government’s response is still awaited,” he added.
When Karajola questioned as to why the state government cannot take up the project by itself, Deshpande said it is difficult for the state government to develop airports considering various factors including cost.
On the airport for Kalaburagi, Deshpande said, it will be ready for commercial operations in one year.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:udayavani.com)
