Union Ministry of Civil Aviation
26.01.18 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH Rajim kumbh to hold ‘river marathon’  The Chhattisgarh Government will be holding a ‘River Marathon’ event at the venue of Rajim Kumbh to spread the message of saving India’s rivers. This year, the mega event of Rajim Kumbh (Kalp) Mela, starting on Jan 31 at confluence of Rivers- Mahanadi, Pairi and Sondhur, has been linked with the cause of conservation of rivers and their cleanliness. In the same sequence, River Marathon is also being held, wherein local citizens and people from villages near Triveni Sangam will be invited. In this marathon, people will take the pledge ... Read more
05.01.18 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH State govt to develop 3 regional airports  The Chhattisgarh Government has undertaken development of Bilaspur, Jagdalpur and Ambikapur airstrip under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), officials informed. A total Rs 76.50 crore has been sanctioned by Government of Chhattisgarh for development of Ambikapur, Bilaspur and Jagdalpur Airports uut of which, an amount of Rs 39.43 crore has been earmarked by the State government towards development of infrastructure at these airports. In the financial year 2017-18, Airports Authority of India (AAI) has earmarked an amount of Rs 32.66 crore and has spent Rs 21.08 crore towards development of ... Read more
18.11.17 Chhattisgarh (CGPCS) Current Affairs
CHHATTISGARH Govt puts off survey for new helipads across state  The Chhattisgarh Government has put off plans for now to get ‘Obstruction Limitation Surveys’ (OLS) done for new helipads across the State. The tender has been recalled due to some unavoidable reasons, officials informed. Chhattisgarh is aggressively focussing on development of three regional airports mainly Jagdalpur, Ambikapur and Raigarh under the Regional Connectivity Scheme of the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, officials informed. The State has already spent more than Rs 34 crore in the development of the aforesaid three air strips. The State government ... Read more