Rajasthan government signs MoU for expansion of Jodhpur airport

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Rajasthan government and other stakeholders for transferring 37 acres of land for development and expansion of the civil airport in Jodhpur.

The state government signed the MoU with the Air Force, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and the Jodhpur Nagar Nigam (JNN).

The state government through JNN in lieu of the provided land, will provide 106 acres of land to the Air Force.

The MoU was signed in presence of Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Mayor Ghanshyam Ojha and other distinguished public representatives, and Air Force officials.

According to the MoU, the state government will transfer 106 acres of its land contiguous to the airfield by JNN/state government.

37 acres of land will be provided free of cost in lieu of 37 acres of IAF land being transferred to AAI.

The remaining 69 acres of land shall be transferred to IAF as per the prescribed rates and rules of the state government.

"This makes an important step in the progress for expansion of the Jodhpur Civil Airport. We hope that all parties associated with the project will do their utmost to realise this long cherished dream of the people of this city," defence spokesperson, Lt Col Manish Ojha said.