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2014.
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| Summary/Abstract |
In what can only be termed as a welcome move, aerial connectivity for India's hinterland is receiving a push with the new government. In its first budget, the government announced: "Plans to build 200 low-cost airports in the next 20 years to connect Tier-II and Tier-III cities." Adding that it "also plans to construct 15 additional airports under the Greenfield Airport Policy by identifying the most suitable low cost viable model. Budgetary support of Rs 50 crore has been provided to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to pursue their plan scheme.
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