Dholera greenfield airport will be connected through multi model connectivity

Union Cabinet approved development of new Dholera greenfield airport in Gujarat. The Airport is planned for operationalization from 2025-26.

Briefing media in New Delhi after the cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said, this airport will be connected through multi model connectivity like railways and highways. Over 1,305 crore rupees will be spent on first phase and it will be completed within 48 month. He said, the initial passenger traffic is estimated at three lakh passengers per annum. Mr Thakur said, the passenger traffic is expected to grow upto 23 lakh in 20 years.