The Hindu - Business Line
08 November 2024
Prime Minister Maharashtra announces new airport near Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra, valued at ₹76,220 crore, during BJP election campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government will soon begin work on a new airport near the ambitious Vadhavan Port project in Maharashtra, valued at ₹76,220 crore [USD 9.04bn]. The announcement was made during the launch of the State election campaign for the BJP-led alliance in Dhule district.
The plan to construct the airport had been initially demanded by former Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, revealed Modi. He assured that the request would be fulfilled as soon as the election code of conduct for the ongoing Maharashtra elections is lifted. The Prime Minister added that the Centre would soon hold discussions with the State government to finalise the project details.
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