MLA Shailesh Mehta, inquiring about the Prime Minister’s 2018 declaration regarding the development of multiple airports, has received confirmation that an airport will be constructed 12 kilometers from Kevadia. This decision stems from the popularity of the Statue of Unity (SoU), which has drawn in over 1 crore tourists since its inauguration.
Kevadia is not the sole destination poised for growth. Airports are in the planning stages for Ferkuwa and Surova in Tilakwada, as well as Siddhapur and Vadnagar. Pre-feasibility studies are currently underway in these locations, laying the groundwork for improved connectivity and increased tourism potential.
“This initiative is a direct outcome of the remarkable success of the Statue of Unity,” affirmed a tourism department official.
“Siddhapur and Vadnagar are also experiencing a surge in tourist arrivals, and the enhancement of air connectivity will undoubtedly catalyze tourism in all three locations.”
The surge…
