Union minister for civil aviation JyotiradityaScindiahas assured that Centre would extend support for development of six proposed in various parts ofTelangana. He also said metro rail connectivity will be provided to theRajiv Gandhi International Airport. Centre will also help in expansion of the airport, the Union minister said.
The Union minister met chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao at thePragathi Bhavan. KCR requested support from the Centre in development of airports in Telangana as the state is becoming a centre for economic Growth and a hub for various sectors. KCR brought to the notice of Scindia that passenger traffic has increased at the international airport in the past few years. Direct connectivity should be increased, especially with cities in south-east Asia, Europe, US, KCR said.
Scindia assured Centre will provide help in developing Hyderabad as an international city. The minister said that immediate measures will be taken to start ATR operations at the proposed Mamnur airport in Warangal, among the six proposed airports in the state.