Despite the queries raised by theministry of civil aviation(MoCA) on the proposedairportatSabarimala, the government is going to implement the project. Government started preparations for site survey anddrone surveyofCheruvally estatehas been earmarked for the project.

Quoting the observations of the director general of civil aviation (DGCA), the ministry of civil aviation had sought certain clarifications from the government while considering the application for project clearance. A decision was taken during the CMs review to furnish a reply in this regard. The clearance from the ministry of DEFENCE is expected soon asIndian Air Force(IAF) has conveyed that it has no objection in granting site clearance.

The observed site is challenging in terms of requirement of grading as there is a vast difference between maximum and minimum elevation. The central part of the project site is at higher elevation whilst the boundaries are at a lower elevation. Existing topography consists of moderately-high to steep slopes in a considerable area of the project site, the report said.