Chief ministerPinarayi Vijayanhas urged Union civil aviation ministerJyotiraditya Scindiato take steps to expedite the development of Calicut International Airport. The chief minister made the request during an online meeting held to discuss developments of in the state.
The chief minister said that the government has given administrative sanction for acquiring 152.5 acres needed for the development of the airport. Also, district collectors have been asked to resolve the opposition from residents for acquiring the land.
Vijayan brought to the attention of the Union minister the concern overCentres moves to privatize airports. He also raised the demand for commencement of international flight Services from Kannur International Airport. The minister replied that a decision in this regard will be taken after further deliberations.