Shivpuri to Get New Airport: Government Approves Development, Boost for Tourism

• The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the construction of a new airport in Shivpuri, upgrading the existing airstrip.
• Approximately 292 acres of land will be acquired for the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to develop the airport.
• The new airport aims to improve air connectivity, reduce travel time, and strengthen Shivpuri's identity statewide and nationally.
• It is expected to significantly boost tourism, benefiting sites like Madhav Tiger Reserve and Pune National Park, and create employment.
• Aircraft like the ATR-72 will operate from the proposed airport, enhancing regional air services.

Why It Matters: Shivpuri is set to receive a new airport, approved by the MP government, promising development, tourism, and connectivity.