Question: As per the provisions of which of the following acts, Union Cabinet gave its approval for the declaration of Vijayawada Airport as International Airport?
(a) Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2013.
(b) Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
(c) Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2015.
(d) Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2016.
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- On May 03, 2017 the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the declaration of Vijayawada Airport as International Airport.
- It was approved as per the provisions of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
- The proposal will add to improved connectivity to the State capital.
- It will provide wider choice of services at competitive costs to the air-travelers and give a boost to domestic/international tourism and socio-economic development of Andhra Pradesh by bringing in international passengers and cargo traffic.
- It should be noted that declaration of an airport as International Airport depends upon traffic potential and demand from airlines for operation of international flights.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=161495
https://twitter.com/MVenkaiahNaidu/status/859788578397749250
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/cabinet-approves-vijayawada-airport-as-international-airport-117050301366_1.html