PUNE The state government on Tuesday released ₹212 crore in funds for the expansion of Kolhapur airport. There is need for 25.91 hectare land for the development of the airport.
Satej Patil, minister of state for IT, transport and home (urban) and guardian minister of Kolhapur tweeted, “I am thankful to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and revenue minister Balasaheb Thorat for providing funds of ₹212 crore for the land acquisition required for Kolhapur airport.”
“The development of the airport is very important for Kolhapur district. The funds will help for acquisition of 25.91 hectare land which is required for the airport expansion,” he said.
