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No proposal for second airport in Tumakuru: Karnataka minister
Karnataka industries minister MB Patil said on Wednesday that the state government has no proposal before it to build a second airport for Bengaluru in Tumakuru district. The statement came in the…
Karnataka industries minister MB Patil said on Wednesday that the state government has no proposal before it to build a second airport for Bengaluru in Tumakuru district. The statement came in the assembly in response to a question from MLA Jyoti Ganesh GB.
Patil cited the Centre's Greenfield Airport Policy, 2008, which generally bars a new airport within 150 km of an existing civilian airport. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis after studying the impact on the existing facility, with the final decision resting with the Centre.
On Bengaluru's second international airport, the government said three locations have been identified: Somanahalli and Choodahalli on Kanakapura Road in Bengaluru South, and Gudamaranahalli near Nelamangala. A consultant has been appointed for strategic and technical studies, and inspections are also under way in the Harohalli region.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 150-km rule under the 2008 policy effectively rules out Tumakuru, which lies about 70 km from Kempegowda International Airport. The state government is now focused on locations south and west of Bengaluru. The real question is which site will get the final nod after technical studies, and how quickly land acquisition and environmental clearances can proceed. The next milestone is the consultant's report, which will determine the timeline for the project.
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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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