PM Modi to inaugurate Shivamogga airport, other projects in Karnataka today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shivamogga airport in Karnataka today (February 27, 2023). The Shivamogga airport has been built on 663 acres of land at an investment of ₹449 crore.
The prime minister visited Karnataka to initiate several other development projects as well that cost more than Rs 3,600 crore. He said he believed these projects would help develop the state and that these would boost commerce, connectivity, and tourism in the region.
Better air connectivity with Shivamogga Airport
The inauguration of the Shivamogga airport is the latest step in the vision to enhance air connectivity all across the nation. Developed at an investment of more than Rs 450 crore, the Shivamogga airport can easily handle around 7,200 passengers daily.
