MP Information 300 % Progress in Air Connectivity Since 2014: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday mentioned that Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a big growth with regard to air connectivity because the yr 2014.

The Minister mentioned that in 2014, the state of Madhya Pradesh had air connectivity with solely eight cities within the nation, however now it’s related to 26 cities, which is a 300 p.c progress.

The weekly air visitors motion from the state was 500 plane, and in 9 years, it has elevated to 840.

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Madhya Pradesh was given 60 routes underneath the RCS UDAN scheme, 33 of them are already operational and 12 will probably be operational quickly. Just lately, Reva airport’s basis was laid and Rs 50 crore will probably be invested in its growth. In Gwalior, a brand new built-in terminal constructing is being developed at a price of Rs 500 crore.

A brand new built-in terminal constructing costing round Rs 475 crore is being developed in Jabalpur additionally, mentioned the Minister. The Minister on Friday inaugurated a direct flight between Indore and Sharjah.

The brand new route will improve connectivity with the Center East and promote commerce, commerce and tourism in Madhya Pradesh. It can function three days per week commencing from March 31, 2023.

Scindia mentioned that after Indore to Dubai, Indore to Sharjah will probably be Indore’s second air connectivity with the UAE. This won’t solely increase commerce and commerce but in addition join households dwelling in two totally different nations.

Talking on connectivity and infrastructure growth, Scindia mentioned that in 2013-14, Indore was related to solely 6 locations. “Within the 9 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities, it has elevated to 24 together with 2 worldwide locations, which is a 400 per cent progress. Earlier, weekly air visitors motion from Indore was 320 which has now elevated to 500 which is a 52 per cent progress,” Scindia mentioned.

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