
In a bid to revive growth, PM Modi plans to build around 100 airports in India by 2024. The Indian government has already committed upwards of Rs 1 lakh crore for new airports.
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The proposition, which incorporates beginning 1,000 new courses associating little towns and villages, was examined at a gathering a week ago to survey infrastructure required by 2025.
With financial action at a six-year low and prospects of further slowdown approaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is quick to double down on infrastructure projects in an offer to restore development and accomplish an objective of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2025.
Spokesman of the Civil Aviation Ministry was not available for any comment.
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The Airports Authority of India or AAI is a statutory body (created through the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994) working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India. It provides Communication Navigation Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) services over Indian airspace and adjoining oceanic areas. It also manages a total of 126 Airports, including 11 International Airports, 11 Customs Airports, 89 Domestic Airports and 26 Civil enclaves at Military Airfields. AAI also has ground installations at all airports and 25 other locations to ensure safety of aircraft operations. Read More
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