Jammu, Feb 24 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved ₹1,677 crore for the development of a new Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, terming it a “defining leap” for connectivity and economic growth in the Valley.
Sinha expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport proposed at an estimated cost of Rs.1,677 crore.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor as per news agency JKNS said, “J&K Skies Soar, dawn of a bold aviation era. I am grateful to Hon’ble PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji for major expansion of Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport. I vividly remember announcement we made at Srinagar on 25th Sept 2021 in presence of then Hon’ble Minister for @MoCA_GoI.
CCEA’s Rs.1,677 crore approval for a new 71,500 sqm Civil Enclave marks a defining leap in connectivity for the Valley. It is designed to serve 2,900 passengers during peak hours and an annual capacity of 10 million passengers per annum.
Better connectivity will ensure more tourists, more investment and more jobs. The new Civil Enclave at Srinagar will upgrade Valley’s economic future and transforming Srinagar from a beautiful destination into a thriving one.
Under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Sh. Narendra Modi Ji, Jammu Airport’s new terminal is set for completion by end of this year. Upon commissioning, the advanced infrastructure in the renowned spiritual city will bolster connectivity and catalyze remarkable economic advancement.” (JKNS)
