AAI pushes for constructing airport in Rameswaram
The Airports Authority of India is pushing for the construction of a new airport in Rameswaram to boost tourism, with Tirupullani identified as a potential site. Discussions are ongoing between the AAI and the Tamil Nadu government regarding site finalization and land acquisition.
Why it matters
Developing regional airports is a key strategy for the Indian government to increase domestic connectivity and promote tourism in remote pilgrimage and coastal hubs.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has written to the Tamil Nadu government pushing for the implementation of the Rameswaram airport in Ramanathapuram district.
In a communication sent recently, the AAI said they were willing to build the Rameswaram airport and had asked the State government to identify the site and acquire land for the project, sources said. “The AAI is keen on developing the airport because there is good potential owing to the number of tourists who visit this town. It can be implemented under the RCS-UDAN scheme, provided the State government finalises a site and also acquires the land for the project,” a source said.
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