Jammu, Oct. 4 -- union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today disclosed that Udhampur airport operationalisation has been finalised, while the proposed Kishtwar airport has been included in the "UDAN" scheme.
The Minister was reviewing the aviation plans for Jammu and Kashmir, underlining their importance for improving regional connectivity and providing affordable travel options to residents as well from the point of view of security.
At the meeting attended by the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha and the Chairman of Airports Authority of India, Vipin Kumar, Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the status of the aviation projects for J&K and called for fast-tracking the necessary approvals and technical work.
The union Minister...