Airports modernisation to be completed by 2010: Praful Patel

Kolhapur, Sep 12 (UNI) Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today said the Government has decided to modernise airports in all the six metropolis cities.

Talking to reporters at the Ujalaiwadi Aerodrome here, Mr Patel said the development of 35 airports in the non-metros has also been proposed.

The modernisation of the airports has already been launched and would be completed by 2010 at an estimated cost of Rs 50,000 crore, the Minister said.

Regarding the lack of facilities at the Kolhapur Aerodrome, Mr Patel advised the authorities concerned to submit a detailed plan to the Centre for its improvement.

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