Srinagar : Secretary Civil Aviation, Aijaz Assad, visited Srinagar Airport to assess the existing infrastructure and the proposed expansion plan on Saturday.
In a meeting with senior officers, detailed discussions were held on the progress and challenges of the expansion project, particularly in coping with poor visibility conditions during the winter season.
During the meeting, the Secretary issued strict directives to concerned agencies regarding land transfer near the drop gate, vacating CPWD quarters, handing over specified land patches, and other crucial matters essential for the smooth execution of the project. The Director of Srinagar Airport presented a comprehensive overview of existing facilities, proposed expansion plans, and obstacles encountered at the designated site.
The meeting was attended by various officials, including the Officiating Apd/Jgm(e-c) from AAI, Senior Commandant CISF, ADC Budgam, Commandant CRPF 35 BN, SM(Engg-civil) and SM(Ops) from AAI, APM Vistara, SM Spicejet, and APM Air India.
The Secretary, during the visit, also inspected airside area, proposed apron expansion site, terminal building expansion site, city-side, AAI residential colony, CPWD residential colony, proposed location of CISF barracks, site of AAI quarters as well land proposed to be acquired by AAI.
