Srinagar, October 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration led under Lt Manoj Sinha gave a green signal to transfer the state land at Rakh Raipur village in Jammu to the Aiport Authority of India (AAI). This significant decision of establishing the new terminal will enhance the capacity of Jammu Airport in handling air traffic and also boost tourism, economy and generate employment opportunities. The new terminal at Jammu Airport will be made at free of cost.

 

This decision comes as the Government policy that aims in promoting the growth of Indian aviation to ensure multiple benefits on the economy. The Government aims to provide an ecosystem for harmonised growth of various aviation subsectors, including Airlines, Airports, Cargo, Maintenance Repairs and Overhaul services (MRO), General Aviation, Aerospace Manufacturing and Skill Development.

 

The Administrative Council also accorded sanction to the proposal of the Public Works (R&B) Department for the adoption of J&K Road Maintenance Policy, 2020-21 and along with the standard operating procedure for maintenance of road network in Jammu and Kashmir. The new policy will help in timely maintenance of roads and repair of potholes before deterioration of entire road stretches. The new road maintenance policy will provide a guiding framework for establishing objectives, making arrangements for, and establishing a set of procedures for undertaking maintenance and repair works by PWD. It lays down norms for maintenance of roads covering routine, periodic, and emergency maintenance by respected provincial RMMC.