BELAGAVI: The border town of Belagavi is set to host India’s first miniature airport on the lines of Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany. The Rs 6-crore project under the Smart City programme is expected to make the district a major tourist attraction in the country. “The decision on miniature airport was taken a fortnight ago. The deputy commissioner will head the planning committee, which will have a member from the Indian Air Force,” said Shashidhar Kurer, managing director of Belagavi Smart City.
Will showcase all ops
“The miniature airport will showcase all operations – check-in, boarding, takeoff, landing and parking of aircraft. Children can learn about functioning of the airports. Aviation enthusiasts will enjoy this experience as the Belagavi facility will also have a runway,” he added.
Belagavi Smart City Ltd has tentatively identified land near Vaccine Depot Grounds in the city for the project. “Apart from the commercial airport model, the facility will also host miniatures of combat aircraft like MiG fighter jets and Sukhois used by the IAF. This will help students as it will have specific details of the aircraft,” Kurer said.
Art gallery too
“We are also planning an art gallery at a cost of Rs 12 crore to display India’s village culture,” the official said.
Source:TOI
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