Bengaluru Plans Second Airport: Seven Locations Identified
The Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Limited (IDeCK) has identified seven potential locations for a second airport in Bengaluru. This was announced by State Minister for Infrastructure, MB Patil.
Meeting with Chief Minister
On Monday, Patil stated that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 6, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to discuss the process of submitting an application to the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Initial Discussions
Patil mentioned that meetings were held with IDeCK and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Monday. Initially, nine potential sites were identified, but two were removed due to non-feasibility. BCG shared their experience with building the airport in Navi Mumbai, and visual presentations were reviewed.
Application to AAI
“We will submit the application to AAI, detailing all seven identified locations. AAI officials will then visit the sites to assess feasibility. The final decision will be based on factors such as passenger density, connectivity, industrial growth, cargo potential, and environmental considerations like the presence of rivers, hills, and biodiversity,” Patil noted.
Non-Political Decision
Patil emphasized that the decision on the location of the second airport will not be based on political considerations but on approximately 15 parameters set by the AAI and the overall development of Karnataka, including Bengaluru.
Completion by 2033
DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru City Development Minister, stated that MB Patil has already held several rounds of meetings with various stakeholders regarding the construction of the second airport for Bengaluru. The government aims to complete the second airport by 2033.
Meeting Attendees
The meeting also saw the presence of Advocate General Shashikirana Shetty; Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department LK Atheeq; ACS, Urban Development Department Umashankar; BBMP Administrative Officer Tushar Girinath; Secretary, Infrastructure Development Manjula; and MD, KSSIDC Satisha, among others.
Doubts Revealed
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is a big city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ because many tech companies are based there.
Second Airport -: A second airport means building another place where airplanes can take off and land. This is needed because the current airport might be too busy.
IDeCK -: IDeCK stands for Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Limited. It is a company that helps plan and build big projects like airports and roads in Karnataka.
MB Patil -: MB Patil is a politician in Karnataka. He is the State Minister for Infrastructure, which means he helps plan and build things like roads, airports, and buildings.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He is like the head of the state government and makes important decisions for the state.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) -: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a government organization that manages airports in India. They make sure airports are safe and work well.
Passenger Density -: Passenger density means how many people use the airport. If many people use it, the density is high; if few people use it, the density is low.
Connectivity -: Connectivity means how easy it is to get to the airport from different places. Good connectivity means there are many roads, buses, or trains that go to the airport.
Environmental Impact -: Environmental impact means how building the airport will affect nature. This includes things like cutting down trees, noise from airplanes, and pollution.
