Madhya Pradesh
Rewa Airport
- 11 Sep 2024
- 3 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Rewa Airport in Madhya Pradesh received operational license approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking a significant step toward enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth.
Key Points
- With the addition of Rewa, Madhya Pradesh now has 6 airports, the others being located in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Khajuraho.
- Rewa is known for its cultural and historical landmarks, and the airport will make these attractions more accessible, potentially drawing in more visitors and businesses.
- This airport development aligns with the PM's vision of a ‘Developed India-Developed Madhya Pradesh (‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh)’, ensuring that it becomes a cornerstone for the development of the Vindhya region.
Major Projects under Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh
- Irrigation Projects: Upper Narmada Project, Raghavpur Multipurpose Project, Basaniya Multipurpose Project (Rs 5500 crores).
- Micro-Irrigation Projects: Parasdoh Micro Irrigation Project, Aulliya Micro Irrigation Project (Rs 800 crores).
- Railway Projects: Third line projects on Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi – Jakhlaun route, Gauge conversion project, Powarkheda-Jujharpur rail line flyover (Rs 2200 crores).
- Industrial Projects: Mega Leather and Footwear Cluster at Sitapur, Garment Industry Plug and Play Park in Indore, Industrial Park Mandsaur, Upgradation of Pithampur Industrial Park (Rs 1000 crores).
- Coal Sector Projects: Jayant OCP CHP Silo, NCL Singrauli; Dudhichua OCP CHP-Silo (Rs 1000 crores).
- Power Sector: Six substations in Panna, Raisen, Chhindwara, and Narmadapuram districts.
- Water Supply Projects: Various AMRUT 2.0 projects, water supply augmentation in Khargone (Rs 880 crores).
- Cyber Tehsil Project: Launched in 55 districts for digital solutions in revenue records and mutation of sale-purchase records.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- It is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- It is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues.
- It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards.
- It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
