Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to say that the day is not far when even those in ‘slippers’ will fly in airplanes, the opposition dismissed the promise as mere rhetoric.
Such people should come to Rewa today and witness how dreams take wing and transform into reality.
The date of October 20, 2024, is about to become historic and unforgettable for the Vindhya region. Our esteemed Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji, will inaugurate the much-awaited Rewa Airport. On this occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Minister-in-Charge for Rewa Prahlad Singh Patel, along with the MPs, MLAs, entrepreneurs, and citizens of Vindhya, will witness this proud and historic event.
The honourable Prime Minister is inaugurating an airport in Rewa that, in the future, will emerge as the most important air traffic destination in North-Central India, propelling the region to new heights of development. It will pave the way for industrial investment and open global opportunities for tourism.
Two years ago, at a Global Investors Meet held in Indore, then Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, had announced that we are going to build and develop the sixth airport of Madhya Pradesh. This announcement drew the attention of industrialists from across the globe, especially those eyeing opportunities in power and mining sectors, wildlife tourism, and the food processing industry. For those wanting to invest in education and health sectors, it opened new vistas.
Coincidentally, the Vindhya Investor Summit and Regional Industrial Conclave is being organized in Rewa on October 23. This airport will act as an accelerator for the holistic development of the Vindhya region, a belief I hold firmly.
I am pleased to inform you that the Rewa airport is being developed in multiple phases. In the first phase, a 72-seater passenger aircraft facility is being launched. In the next five years, the airport will be ready for Boeing landings and international flights.
The day is not far when planes will take off from here to foreign countries as well.The airport has been constructed in record time since its foundation was laid, and the Airports Authority of India and local administration deserve praise for this accomplishment. In terms of air traffic facilities, Rewa now stands alongside Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Khajuraho.
We will continue to move forward in the future. Given the competent and fruitful leadership in both the country and the state, I can confidently say that within the next five years, all of our dreams will fully manifest into reality. This is the beginning of the golden era of Rewa’s development, which stands at the center of hope for Vindhya in the Amrit Kaal of our independence.
From 1956 to 2004, Rewa remained neglected and cursed. The natural resources that exist in Vindhya today were here even then. The aspirations and expectations of the common people for development were the same back then.
However, under a compassionate leadership, the pain and emotions of the people of Vindhya were understood, and today, this region is leading in many aspects at the national level.The realization of Rewa Airport is the result of tireless efforts.
I recall the date January 13, 2015, when a letter was sent to the Civil Aviation Ministry to explore the potential of an airport in Rewa. After that, the process gained momentum. When the affordable ‘Udaan’ scheme was launched, Rewa was included in it.
The Airports Authority requested 258 acres of land for Rewa, which was promptly provided.When the spirit of public service is strong, all tasks align smoothly, as seen with the transformation of the Rewa Airport from a mere concept to reality. I bow, humbled, grateful, and appreciative on behalf of the people of Vindhya and Rewa.
(Author is the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh)
