The construction work of the International Airport in Haryana’s Hisar is in full swing and it will be made operational by October 2022. This was informed during a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in connection with the operation of the International Airport to be built at Hisar. Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister was apprised that the runway of Hisar International Airport would be ready by next May 2022 and the work related to lighting in the airport would also be accomplished by September 2022, said an official spokesman.

He said that a committee was constituted as part of the development of Hisar so that Hisar could be developed as a well-organised city. Similarly, a proposal for clover connectivity at Mirchpur and Dhoondurpur will be prepared for arrival and departure at Hisar airport and this proposal will be sent to the Central Government to ensure smooth movement.

It was informed that the parking facility for international flights would also be available at Hisar airport. Apart from this, two separate terminals will also be constructed at the airport, whose design will be ready by the end of December.

Possibilities are also being explored to provide train or metro facility at Hisar airport so that passengers do not face any kind of problem and the convenience of cargo can also be ensured, the spokesman said. A manufacturing hub has also been proposed at Hisar airport so that special types of industries can be set up here and employment can be ensured to the youth of the State, he said.

On the issue of diversion of Balsamand canal, establishment of a power station to cater to the airport and shifting of various power lines, the Chief Minister has directed that all these works should be done at the earliest. He also gave directions to the officials regarding the setting up of the Solar Power Plant at the airport.