PM Modi To Inaugurate Airport In Karnataka

Inauguration of the airport coincides with CM B S Yediyurappa's birthday!

Bengaluru: On Monday, 27 February 2023, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Shivamogga airport with a lotus-shaped terminal and lay the foundation stone for various development projects in Belagavi.

The inauguration of the Shivamogga airport coincides with the BJP former chief minister B S Yediyurappa's 80th birthday in his hometown.

The two cities of Karnataka have done all the arrangements to receive the Prime Minister with festoons, party flags, banners and posters.

Heavy security has been deployed in Belagavi where the PM is scheduled to hold a massive roadshow.

According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will arrive at the Shivamogga airport at about 11 am today.

He will also do a walk-through and do the inspection of the Shivamogga Airport. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects at Shivamogga.

The new airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs. 450 crores. The passenger terminal building of the airport will now handle 300 passengers per hour.

The airport is expected to improve connectivity and accessibility from Shivamogga and other neighbouring areas in the Malnad region.

PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for two railway projects in Shivamogga, which are Shikaripura–Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot.

The Shivamogga–Shikaripura–Ranebennur new Railway line will be developed at a cost of Rs. 990 crore and will provide connectivity for Malnad region with Bengaluru-Mumbai mainline.