State PCS - Rajasthan (RAS)

• 10 May 2025

Greenfield Airport in Kota

Why in News? 

Recently, the Union Civil Aviation Minister has given in-principle approval for the development of Greenfield Airport at Kota, Rajasthan . 

Key Points  

• About the Airport: 
  • The proposed airport will serve the city of Kota — known as a major educational and industrial hub — and the wider Hadauti region. 
    • Districts like Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar will also get direct benefit from this. 
  • The project will facilitate travel for thousands of students, businessmen and residents of the region and boost the economy . 
  • The development of the airport will also boost job creation, investment attraction and tourism, thereby boosting local development . 
  • This project is a concrete step towards the "UDAN" scheme of the Central Government and strengthening the transport infrastructure in developing India. 
• Greenfield Project: 
  • A 'greenfield project' refers to a project that does not follow any previous work/project. Infrastructure projects that are built on unused land and do not require remodeling or demolition of the existing structure are called 'green field projects'.  

UDAN Scheme 

• About:  
  • UDAN aims to democratize aviation and enhance regional connectivity, ensuring that even remote regions of the country are accessible by air.  
  • The scheme was designed under the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016, with a focus on connecting Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities through a market-driven yet financially supported model.  
  • The Airports Authority of India (AAI) serves as the nodal agency responsible for its implementation.  
• Objectives and Significance: