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News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
Punjab Governor Meets Union Civil Aviation Minister To Discuss Enhanced Connectivity At Chandigarh Airport
According to an official release, during the meeting, the Governor discussed the need to strengthen both domestic and international air connectivity from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh, given the growing demand from residents of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the UT of Chandigarh. He highlighted that Chandigarh Airport serves as a crucial gateway for the entire northern region, especially for the people of Punjab and the adjoining areas. Kataria emphasised that enhanced connectivity, particularly direct international flights, would significantly boost tourism, facilitate business travel, and support the economic aspirations of the region. The Union Minister assured that the Ministry would actively explore possibilities and work with all stakeholders, including airlines and airport operators, to improve connectivity and upgrade passenger facilities at the airport. The meeting marked a constructive step towards strengthening the aviation infrastructure and expanding Chandigarh's global and domestic reach. Earlier on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann sought the intervention of Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for the release of the state's pending share of over Rs 9,000 crore related to the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Market Fees. According to a Punjab government release, during a meeting at the Minister's residence, the Chief Minister raised the issue of non-allowance of RDF since KMS 2021-22 and insufficient allowance of Market Fees since RMS 2022-23. The Chief Minister emphasised that the purpose of RDF is to promote agriculture and rural infrastructure, including the development of rural roads, marketing infrastructure, storage facilities in mandis, and automation and mechanisation of mandis. He said that despite amending the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, in accordance with the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) guidelines, the RDF has not been released since KMS 2021-22.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Punjab seeks Centre's intervention on airport connectivity, rural development funds, ETInfra
Advt Chief Minister flags ₹9,000 crore dues with Union Food Minister By , ETInfra Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday met Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi and urged the Centre to enhance air connectivity from Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport As per ANI, Kataria highlighted the need to strengthen both domestic and international flight operations from the airport, citing demand from residents of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of said the airport functions as a key transit point for the wider northern region and that additional direct international connections would help facilitate business travel, tourism, and regional economic Union Minister assured that the Ministry would consider the suggestions and coordinate with airlines and airport operators to explore connectivity options and passenger service Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday, seeking the release of the state's pending share under the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Market Fees, amounting to over ₹9,000 crore.A Punjab government release said Mann raised concerns over the non-allowance of RDF since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2021–22 and reduced allocation of Market Fees since Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022– said RDF is intended to support agriculture and rural infrastructure such as roads, storage facilities, and mandi automation. Despite amendments to the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, in line with the Department of Food and Public Distribution's guidelines, the dues remain said ₹7,737.27 crore under RDF and ₹1,836.62 crore under Market Fees are pending with the Centre.
