The government of Karnataka has proposed to open airports at Byndoor and Karwar under the regional air connectivity scheme Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN).
Soon, the process of land acquisition for setting up these airports at Byndoor and Karwar will begin. Under the UDAN Scheme, new airports have already been developed in Hubballi and Belagavi and around 15 to 20 flights are operating daily from the two places.
The process of land acquisition is being expedited in the state for boosting industrial development. The state has received industrial investment proposals worth Rs 1.60 lakh crore.
Recently, the Civil Aviation Ministry had invited bids for about 392 routes under the UDAN Scheme to improve domestic connectivity and make flying more affordable. Under the Sagaramala Seaplane Services, some new routes have been proposed as well.