Conditional environmental clearance for ₹8,707-crore Thiruvananthapuram airport expansion project

The State Expert Appraisal Committee has granted conditional environmental clearance for the ₹8,707-crore expansion of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The approval requires strict adherence to waste management protocols, including the use of oil-water separators and a comprehensive landscape master plan to mitigate environmental impact.
Why it matters
This project is a significant infrastructure development aimed at boosting regional connectivity and passenger capacity, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability regulations.
The environmental clearance (EC) for the proposed expansion of the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has been granted by the State Expert Appraisal Committee-1 (SEAC-1), subject to strict conditions, clearing the way for the proposed ₹8,707-crore project.
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