Chennai airport to be upgraded New Delhi, Dec 20: Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today submitted a fresh proposal of Rs 1,800 crore to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for upgradation of the existing airport in Chennai.
The proposal was submitted after the state government failed to acquire land for a new greenfield airport in the state.
After the failure, the Aviation Minister decided to upgrade the facilities at the existing airport in Chennai for which the state government has promised acquiring of additional land for carrying out renovation activities.
Patel would be flying down to Chennai next month for giving a detailed presentation.
The Civil Aviation Minister also informed Karunanidhi that his ministry would be carrying out upgradation work in Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore and Thoothukudi. (Agencies)
Published: Friday, December 21, 2007
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