Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)
Mangalore, Jan 19: Special secretary (infrastructure) of the state government, Rajkumar Khatri, visited the local airport along with deputy secretary, Manjula, to discuss development of infrastructure at the airport and exchange of views on problems if any, on Wednesday January 18.
Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner, Dr N S Channappa Gowda, assistant commissioner, Venkatesh, and director of the airport, M R Vasudeva, welcomed them on their arrival.
M R Vasudeva explained to the officials about the progress of the airport, runway extension, development of roads around the airport, security risk posed by Deccan Park, etc.
State Chief Minister, D V Sadananda Gowda, had been sounded about these issues during his visit to the 17th National Youth Festival here. He took prompt action by deputing the top officials. The visit is expected to help in speeding up of infrastructure development around the airport.