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Srinagar, January 14
The J&K administration reviewed the progress of the expansion project at Srinagar International Airport and discussed challenges related to smooth operations during poor visibility conditions in the winter season.
“Secretary Civil Aviation, Aijaz Assad visited Srinagar Airport to review the existing infrastructure as well as proposed expansion plan of Srinagar Airport,” a government spokesman said on Saturday.
Expansion project
- J&K admn reviews progress of the expansion project at Srinagar International Airport
- Challenges related to smooth operations during poor visibility conditions in the winter season also discussed
- Secretary inspects airside area, proposed apron expansion site, terminal building expansion site, as well land proposed to be acquired by AAI
The secretary, he said, chaired a meeting with senior officers in which detailed deliberations were held on the progress of airport expansion as well as challenges in smooth operations at the airport during poor visibility conditions of the winter season. Addressing the officers during the meeting, the Secretary passed on directions to the concerned agencies on a matter related to the transfer of land adjacent to the drop gate, vacating of the CPWD quarters, handing over of patch of land as well as other important matters related to the smooth execution of the project.
During the meeting, Director, Srinagar airport, gave a detailed presentation highlighting the various facilities and proposed airport expansion plans at the proposed site.
The Secretary inspected the airside area, proposed apron expansion site, terminal building expansion site, city-side, AAI residential colony, CPWD residential colony, proposed location of CISF barracks, site of AAI quarters as well land proposed to be acquired by AAI.
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