Telangana CM seeks Centre's support for cargo, MRO units at Adilabad Airport
Hyderabad, June 22
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Monday and requested cooperation for the large-scale establishment of cargo, MRO, and hangar facilities, alongside the Indian Air Force airport and the Civil Aviation terminal building at Adilabad.
Highlighting that Adilabad is an ideal location for world-renowned airlines to set up their hangars, particularly in light of recent developments in the Middle East, Revanth Reddy requested the development of the airport, keeping these requirements in mind.
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), he pledged the state government's cooperation for the development and major expansion of the upcoming Indian Air Force airport at Adilabad.
The Chief Minister assured the Defence Minister of the state government's full cooperation regarding the development of the Adilabad airport, a high-priority project. He assured cooperation, specifically with regard to land acquisition and the shifting of utilities.
He conveyed to the Union Minister that the state government would extend all possible support, given the project's significance to national integrity and defence.
Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu had announced in April that an airport for defence will be built at Adilabad, and have an enclave for civil operations,
While the defence already has an airstrip with 360 acres in Adilabad, the Civil Aviation Ministry has asked the state government to acquire another 450 acres for building the airport.
The proposed airport will be a major facility with a runway capable of handling Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Chief Minister also requested the Defence Minister to expedite the sanction of a key DRDO/DRDL project at the site selected near Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar district.
He also expressed his gratitude to Rajnath Singh for the transfer of Defence Ministry lands for the Gandhi Sarovar project.
The Centre last week granted permission to the state government to undertake work on its flagship Gandhi Sarovar Project on the defence land at Bapu Ghat, Hyderabad.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some development for Telangana's backward districts! Adilabad has immense potential for cargo and MRO units. But I hope the state doesn't just focus on big airlines—local MSMEs should also get opportunities in the supply chain. #TelanganaGrowth
Good to see the CM pushing for DRDO projects too. Defence and civilian airports sharing infrastructure is a win-win. But I'm skeptical about the timeline—these projects often drag for years. Let's hope the Centre and state coordinate efficiently.
Interesting development from an aviation perspective. Adilabad's location near major flight routes makes it viable for MRO. But the state needs to invest in road connectivity too—what's the point of an airport if you can't reach it easily?
The Gandhi Sarovar land transfer is interesting—some historical context there. But the bigger question is why we still depend on foreign MROs for major repairs. This project could create thousands of local engineering jobs. Telangana's youth need this.
I appreciate the focus on defence and civil aviation synergy, but the environmental impact on Adilabad's forests needs assessment. Also, Rs. 450 acres is huge—hope they don't encroach on tribal lands. Development should be sustainable.
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