New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport proposed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore.

While announcing the decision, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The new Civil Enclave project, spread over 73.18 acres, will feature a state-of-the-art terminal building spanning 71,500 square meters, including 20,659 square meters of existing structure, designed to serve 2,900 passengers during peak hours and an annual capacity of 10 million passengers per annum (MPPA)."

As per the cabinet announcement, the expanded apron will accommodate 15 aircraft parking bays, including 1 widebody (Cod...