Srikakulam to get airport under UDAN scheme, says Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

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The Union Civil Aviation Minister announced plans for an airport in Srikakulam under the UDAN scheme, aiming to create a mini aviation hub. However, the CPI(M) opposes the airport, citing threats to the Uddanam cashew and coconut belt.

The Union Civil Aviation Minister said the airport in Mandasa mandal would make Srikakulam a mini aviation hub; the CPI(M) opposed it, calling it a threat to the Uddanam cashew and coconut belt