The process for elevation of the Hisar aerodrome in Haryana as international airport would be expedited with formalities for engaging a consultant finalizing by next week.
An official spokesman of Haryana Government on Tuesday said that a five-member committee under the chairmanship of Managing Director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, had been constituted for evaluation of the technical bids and appointment of a consultant. The primary task of the consultant would be to lay down detailed technical qualifications and parameters, assist the government in floating global tenders and ensure financial closure in the public-private partnership mode, he said.
Chief Minister Manohar lal, had announced that Hisar airport would be elevated to the status of international airport which would give major impetus to economic and industrial development of the state. The State Government is already in possession of 194 acres of land at Hisar aerodrome and an additional 3,500 acres adjoining the airport have been identified for the development of international airport. Besides, land adjacent to the civil aerodrome which is in possession of various departments could also be transferred to the Civil Aviation Department for the purpose, the spokesman said.
Under phase I, a proposal has been sent for expansion of the runway from 4,000 feet to 7,000 feet, and renovation of the terminal building at a cost of Rs 45 crore. The National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, has already carried out the work of soil testing.