Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha was in Belagavi today to make his address at the STEP 2018 conclave organized by Prabhuddha Bharat.
At the Airport Sinha said that about 10-12 flights will be made operational from January 2019 from Belagavi and the number will only increase in the days to come. The minister was quite happy with the upkeep and cleanliness of the Airport.
Minister stressed on exploring agriculture, floriculture, foundry and textile market in Belagavi and thereby boosting the initiation of Cargo terminal at IXG.
He also suggested having flying clubs/ academies at the Belagavi airport so as to give diverse employment opportunities to the thousands of engineering and medical students studying at Belagavi to embark on a career in aviation.
Minister also asked MP Suresh Angadi to engage an interior decorator for the Belagavi airport for further beautification.
Under UDAN 3, the minister said be assured Belagavi will get good connectivity to all many cities.
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Is belgaum the next big thing!
Hope all the promises made here are true. We have had many broken promises in the past, of course we are not in the past, let us press forward with hope of tomorrow!
Dear Editor ,
The Kannada news channel tody reported that 15 flights would commence from 5 Dec 2018 from Belgaum Airport.This contradicts with your post. Can you please clarify.
Our MP in his press release said 10-12 and we stick to that statement we cant make our own
Sachin Bhovi,
Thanks to jayanth Sinha visit Belagavi airport tdy.
Given assurance 10to15fights fly soon new year. Hopefully CArGo will start . definitely will help belgamties . They planning form direct flight from
Belagavi to Kualpmpur Singapore (international) good news for all
Sure IT company will enter to city soon.
great news…most awaited news…thanks allaboutbelgaum..
That’s a good news
Above news is very good for us Belgaumites . If Air Cargo service starts it will definitely boost the Industries and business of Belgaum. And this will create lots of opportunity in getting employment.