Landing on Hold: Dwarka Greenfield Airport Searches for a New Home

Gujarat's proposed greenfield airport project near the temple town of Dwarka encounters a setback following a directive from the state government to identify a new location. The directive was issued after intense pushback from agricultural communities opposing the acquisition of productive land near Vasai village. While the initially selected 350-acre parcel—vetted after three prior sites were deemed unsuitable by the Aviation Ministry—consisted of 45% government land, the remainder relied on private acquisition. The project remains vital for improving regional connectivity and managing increasing pilgrim numbers, pending a resolution on land selection.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.