The project in Bhadrachalam, initially slated for early development, has encountered delays due to challenging terrain in the forested region. "The original site was deemed unfeasible due to the surrounding hills,"
Hyderabad: the long-awaited Mamnoor Airport in Warangal is poised to be operational by the end of 2024. Mamnoor will be the first of six proposed airports in Telangana to become functional under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-Udan). Dormant since 1980, Mamnoor Airport will soon support regional air traffic, with 700 acres already secured by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). To expedite development, the Telangana government is in the process of acquiring an additional 200 acres. “Instructions have been given to rehabilitate 40 to 50 families to a nearby alternate site, and this process is expected to be completed soon,” a government official reported. In parallel, airports in Adilabad and Nizamabad are also making significant progress in the first phase of this state-wide aviation development. In these locations, 1,000 acres have been identified in addition to existing land, with projects gaining momentum following recent meetings between Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and officials from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry.The Ministry has pledged its full support for these new airport initiatives, with Adilabad and Nizamabad expected to break ground shortly. The project in Bhadrachalam, initially slated for early development, has encountered delays due to challenging terrain in the forested region. “The original site was deemed unfeasible due to the surrounding hills,” officials confirmed. However, two to three alternative locations have been shortlisted and are awaiting assessment from the state’s aviation and infrastructure departments. Once finalised, the Bhadrachalam project will proceed.
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