Puducherry Airport Expansion: Land Survey Initiated for New Runway
Revenue Dept. begins survey of land to be acquired for Puducherry airport expansion

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The Revenue Department has commenced a survey for land acquisition to expand Puducherry Airport, necessitating approximately 402 acres for a new runway. This includes 217 acres in Tamil Nadu and 185 acres in Puducherry, with a public hearing planned to assess the impact.
- 01The new runway will be 2,300 meters long and 45 meters wide, enabling operations for wide-bodied aircraft.
- 02The survey is led by Deputy Collector Dayanand Tendulkar, focusing on the Karuvadikkupam area.
- 03A public hearing will be conducted to evaluate the impact on local housing and utilities.
- 04The Airports Authority of India submitted a detailed Land Plan Schedule to the Tourism Department in January.
- 05The government aims to expedite the land acquisition process to facilitate the airport expansion project.
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The expansion of Puducherry Airport is advancing as the Revenue Department has initiated a survey for land acquisition necessary for a new runway. Led by Deputy Collector Dayanand Tendulkar, the survey team assessed the Karuvadikkupam area, which is critical for the project. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) requires approximately 402 acres of land, comprising 217 acres in Tamil Nadu and 185 acres in Puducherry, to construct a new flight strip measuring 2,300 meters in length and 45 meters in width to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft. The survey aims to evaluate the potential impact of land acquisition, including the relocation of houses and public utility structures. A public hearing is planned to gather community input, and the State Social Impact Assessment (SSIA) is expected to be completed within two months. The government has urged the Villupuram administration to expedite the acquisition process on the Tamil Nadu side, as the AAI had previously submitted a Land Plan Schedule to the Tourism Department to facilitate the expansion.
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The expansion will impact local residents and infrastructure, necessitating the relocation of homes and public utilities.
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