KSIIDC invites Expression of Interest to manage Shivamogga airport
The Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation is seeking private partners to manage the Shivamogga airport. The move follows a decline in flight services and aims to improve operational efficiency through private sector expertise.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader trend of state governments privatizing infrastructure assets to ensure operational viability and service continuity.
The Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) from private airline operators, airport operators, and infrastructure developers to manage and operate the Shivamogga airport. The move makes clear that the government’s objective is to hand over management of the only airport, hitherto run by the State government.
The airport, developed over 708 acres at Sogane, about 15 km from Shivamogga, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 27, 2023. It has been operational since August 2023. It earlier operated flights to Bengaluru, Goa, Tirupati, and Hyderabad. However, services have been affected in recent months.
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