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Mysore Airport expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n Mysuru:<\/strong> Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has assured that the expansion and development of Mysore Airport will begin once Karnataka Government transfers required land.<\/p>\n Speaking to reporters after the Consultative Committee Meeting organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Mysuru yesterday, the Minister gave an update on the Airport\u2019s expansion plans.<\/p>\n He said coordination with the State Government was underway to secure the required land at the earliest. \u201cThe expansion process will begin immediately after the land is handed over,\u201d he reiterated.<\/p>\n Naidu stressed the need for expanding Mysore Airport, with Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar attending the meeting to highlight the region\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n Facilities for narrow-body aircraft<\/strong><\/p>\n Yaduveer urged the Ministry to fully develop the Airport and prioritise facilities for narrow-body aircraft, which are used for medium and long-distance domestic and international travel.<\/p>\n \u201cMysuru is one of the country\u2019s most prestigious cities, the cultural capital of Karnataka with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Tourists arrive here not only from across India but also from around the world,\u201d Naidu said.<\/p>\n He said Mysuru was an important destination for tourism, spirituality, art and culture, making better air connectivity a priority.<\/p>\n The Airport\u2019s existing runway is suitable only for smaller aircraft. With tourists arriving from different parts of the country and abroad, expansion and modernisation has become essential. Naidu said the project would be taken up once the State Government hands over required land.<\/p>\n Second airport for \u00a0Bengaluru<\/strong><\/p>\n On the proposed second airport for Bengaluru, Naidu said, \u201cThe Karnataka Government must propose the location and development plan to the Centre. We are awaiting their proposal.\u201d<\/p>\n The meeting also reviewed the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik) Scheme. Naidu said the initiative, launched by Prime Minister Modi with a long-term vision, had been highly successful over the past decade. Several new airports have been built across States, while air connectivity has improved significantly.<\/p>\n He said the Centre would invest Rs. 28,840 crore over the next 10 years to strengthen India\u2019s civil aviation sector. The meeting also discussed infrastructure upgrades, improved connectivity and more efficient airport operations and management.<\/p>\n The Minister said India would provide advanced training to young aspirants to produce world-class pilots. More Flight Training Organisations (FTOs) would be established and the quality of existing institutions further improved.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n