Shivamogga airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. The passenger terminal building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour.
Twitter/ @amitrakshitbjpThe airport is expected to improve connectivity and accessibility from Shivamogga and other neighbouring areas in the Malnad region.
Twitter/ @aruna_dkThe inauguration of the Shivamogga airport coincides with the BJP strongman and former chief minister B S Yediyurappa's 80th birthday in his hometown.
Twitter/ @aruna_dkNarendra Modi will also lay the foundation stone for two railway projects in Shivamogga, which are Shikaripura–Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot.
Twitter/ @aruna_dkThe Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for multiple road development projects of more than Rs 215 crore, including construction of new bypass road for Shikaripura Town on NH 766C connecting Byndur – Ranebennur.
Twitter/ @BYRBJPThe Prime Minister will also inaugurate 44 Smart City Projects worth more than Rs 895 crore in Shivamogga city.
Twitter/ @BYRBJPThis is Modi's fifth visit this year to poll-bound Karnataka, where Assembly elections are due by May.
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