Guwahati: The Shivamogga Airport in Karnataka has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
Moreover, PM Modi will launch water delivery initiatives worth Rs 2,500 crores in the Karnataka districts of Shivamogga and Belagavi.
“Today, Shivamogga got its own airport. It was a long-standing demand here and it has now been fulfilled. The airport is grand and beautiful. It represents a unique blend of Karnataka’s tradition and modern technology,” the prime minister said.
In his remarks during a public rally following the opening of the Shivamogga airport, he claimed that the facility will encourage people to pursue their aspirations.
He further said, “I am privileged to have this opportunity to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth thousands of crores for the development of Karnataka. Today, Shivamogga has got its own airport. It is beautiful and grand. This airport will inspire the state’s youth to chase their dreams.
He will hold a road show in Belagavi later in the day, and security checks are being done in preparation for the road show.
Additional Director General of Police Alok Kumar reviewed the security measures at Channamma Circle.
“Tight security has been undertaken in the backdrop of the Prime Minister’s program. Police personnel have been deployed along the road show route. 6 Superintendent of Police (SPs), 11 Additional SPs, 28 DSPs, 60 inspectors, 22 KSRP squads, and a total of 3 thousand personnel deployed for security. It will be a 10.7 km road show,” said Alok Kumar.
According to a press release, the water supply projects, which are being carried out under the Center’s flagship “Jal Jeevan Mission,” will serve more than 13 lakh people in the two districts.