17/06/2022
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https://www.livehindustan.com/gujarat/story-gujarat-assembly-elections-cabinet-approves-development-of-greenfield-airport-dholera-ahmedabad-6638661.html
Modi government's big gift to Gujarat ahead of elections, new airport to be built in Ahmedabad
The first phase of the airport will be constructed at a cost of Rs.1305 crore. Spread over 1500 hectares, the airport is expected to be ready for passenger and cargo operations by 2026.
Ahead of the assembly elections later this year, the BJP government at the Centre has announced a big gift to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved the construction of dholera greenfield airport. Dholera Greenfield is about 80 km from Ahmedabad and will be seen as an alternative to ahmedabad airport. The first phase of the airport will be constructed at a cost of Rs.1305 crore. Spread over 1500 hectares, the airport is expected to be ready for passenger and cargo operations by 2026.
Dholera airport will be connected to broad gauge railways, dedicated freight corridors as well as six lane expressways. It will have a runway of 3000 metres constructed and is expected to handle 3 lakh passengers in the first year. It is expected to go up to 24 lakh passengers in the next 20 years. In addition, 20,000 tonnes of cargo is also expected to be handled in 2025.
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The project is being implemented by Dholera International Airport Company Limited (DIACL). DIACL is a joint venture company in which The Airports Authority of India (AAI) holds 51% stake. Besides, the Government of Gujarat (GoG) is also involved with 33% and The National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) with 16% share.
About Dholera airport, it is said that passenger and cargo traffic will come from the Dholera Special Investment Zone (DSIR) here and is expected to become a major cargo hub to serve its industrial sector. The airport will also cater to the needs of the surrounding area and will serve as the second airport for Ahmedabad.