Cabinet Clears ₹1,507-Crore Airport Project for Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan

Fast Summary:

• The Union Cabinet has approved the progress of a greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi,Rajasthan,costing ₹1,507 crore.
• The project is set to replace the existing airport, which only accommodates small aircraft.
• Construction is slated for completion within 24 months.
• RajasthanS Government will provide 1,089 acres of land free of cost for the project.
• Key features include a terminal building spanning 20,000 square meters and a runway measuring 3,200 meters by 45 meters.
• The new airport will have an annual passenger handling capacity of 2 million and aims to improve regional connectivity while boosting the local economy.
• The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will fund the project through internal accruals.
• union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted growth in India’s aviation sector: operational airports increased from 74 in 2014 to 162 in 2025; air passenger numbers rose from 16.8 crore in 2014 to over 41.2 crore in the same period.

Indian opinion Analysis:

The planned Kota-Bundi greenfield airport marks an vital development for Rajasthan’s infrastructure and economic growth. Its ability to service larger aircraft and handle two million passengers annually could considerably enhance regional connectivity and support industries reliant on efficient logistics. Additionally,its location at an industrial hub like Kota underscores its strategic value.

The increase in India’s operational airports from just over seven dozen a decade ago to triple digits today reflects relentless expansion efforts within civil aviation.With this infrastructure trajectory and rising air passenger volumes mentioned by Minister Vaishnaw (from under two crores annually in earlier years to four times that now), it highlights India’s broadening accessibility across regions.

Such projects could act as catalysts not only for localized economic benefits but also contribute toward long-term nationwide transport modernization objectives.

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