2024-03-17 07:14:51
Gwalior: The phase of Lok Sabha elections has now started in the country. In this election period, on one hand the ruling party is opening its box of beneficial schemes, while on the other hand the opposition is calling it an election stunt. The Civil Aviation Ministry is also not lagging behind on this occasion. Its command is in the hands of Jyotiraditya Scindia and these days he seems to be kind to Madhya Pradesh. His vision regarding MP can also be understood from his addresses on the stage from time to time.
Jyotiraditya Scindia became the ‘Charioteer’ of CM Mohan Yadav, this style of ‘Maharaj’ is being praised a lot.Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 16 airports and terminals of the country. PM Modi had praised Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for this work. Apart from this, he also praised the air terminal of Gwalior. He had said that by completing this air terminal in 16 months, Union Minister Scindia has created a new record.
With the opening of airports and terminals in Gwalior, Satna, Datia, Jabalpur, Guna and Shivpuri, preparations have been made to expand the air network in the state. If Union Minister Scindia is to be believed, these airlines will not only write a new chapter of development and progress but will also give wings to the industry and economy of the state. At present, the areas where aerial network has been started have industrial and cultural importance. A look at the key features of the cities and airports where these services have been started.
Jabalpur
Some new flights were recently started at this airport. Now direct flights from Delhi to Jabalpur and from Mumbai to Jabalpur have started. This flight will be operated by SpiceJet. Obviously, this will be an easy and time-saving travel option for the people of Jabalpur. This will also increase trade, commerce and employment opportunities in the area. This airport of Jabalpur is being built at a cost of Rs 412 crore. This will provide new energy to the economic development of the district.
Satna
Cement industry dominates Satna. In such a situation, traders have to spend a long time for travels. There is no airport in Satna, although there is an airstrip here. For air travel from Satna, the nearest airport is Khajuraho. The distance from Satna to Khajuraho is approximately 120 km. Is. Now if air service starts here, then the common people including the businessmen here will have a lot of access. The air field will be prepared keeping in mind the industry of Satna.
Datia
This district comes under Gwalior division. Being an ancient city, there are many temples and places of interest here. It has also been mentioned in Mahabharata. The nearest airport to Datia is Gwalior, which is at a distance of 75 km. This place has a distinct identity among tourists and especially pilgrims. The Pitambara Devi, Baglamukhi Devi Temple and Gopeshwar Temple here are famous throughout the country. In such a situation, the airport to be built here will take development to new heights. The airport is being built here at a cost of Rs 46 crore.
Reva
The construction of the airport terminal building in Rewa has been completed and officers will be deployed here soon. Aircraft operation training is being given in the air traffic control tower of Raja Bhoj Airport. Bhopal Airport Authority is developing Rewa, Satna, and Datia airstrips as airports, issuing licenses as per DGCA standards.
Gwalior
Union Minister Scindia himself belongs to Gwalior. The new Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport of Gwalior, built here in 16 months at a cost of Rs 498 crore, is a grand construction in itself. In which a glimpse of the history and cultural heritage of entire Gwalior can be seen. The biggest thing is that local four-vocal is being used in these airports being built in different corners of the country. Talking about infrastructure, it is spread over 20 thousand square meters. This terminal has the capacity to handle 1400 passengers at a time without any hassle.
Due to lack of air facilities, development is not taking place completely in the state at present. But with improved air services, investors will also be able to reach different places and everyone will be able to know where which industry has more potential. This will develop the state even more. Building an air terminal will not only lead to the development of cities, but people from nearby cities will also be able to use it easily.
Kamal Makhijani, businessman
Now there is a possibility of 2 million journeys from Gwalior in a year. Talking about connectivity, in 2014 Gwalior was connected to only 12 cities. Today it is connected to 7 metros of the country, which include Ayodhya, Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. The number of flights has also increased by 181 percent as compared to 2014 and about 66 flights are operated every week.
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Bhopal
The airport in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is not international. Now this airport is being developed at the international level. New terminals and facilities are being added to make it fully ready for international traffic.
Development of other airports
Apart from this, work is also underway to strengthen other airports like Indore and Khajuraho. The development of these airports is playing an important role in the development of the state. This is not only providing more facilities to the people of the state, but it is also becoming an important hub for international traffic.
The Scindia family has always been a visionary thinking royal family. Who has given many gifts to the country especially to Gwalior during his tenure. When Madhav Rao Scindia was the Minister of State for Railways, he improved many stations in the state. Destinations of many special trains also increased. Presently Jyotiraditya Scindia is also doing many special works by being the Aviation Minister. In this way, the development taking place in Ujjain area will not only benefit the common people but it will also help in improving the economy. Because availability of air facilities at most places will increase the business trips of businessmen and the increasing traffic on roads and railways will also help in working.
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If we talk about the development in aviation sector of Madhya Pradesh, in 2014 it was connected to only 12 cities in terms of air service. Today its air travel has established connections with 31 cities. Now 968 flights are operated from Madhya Pradesh.