The airstrip in Safai, the home town of
"The work is on a war footing. The airstrip that was ignored by the previous Mayawati Government will get a facelift," a senior official said here on Thursday. He said the beautification of Saifai airstrip is underway on a war-footing. Of the approved Rs 4.75 crore, over Rs 3.25 crore would be spent on plantation and other renovation work, the official said.
Besides, the Public Works Department will utilise Rs 1.5 crore for the installation of mordern lights and development of the airstrip. The new change would enable the flights to land safely during night time. landscaping was also being done on 27 acres piece of land. Over 1000 saplings would be planted outside the boundary wall of the airstrip. Two water fountains would also enhance the whole look.
The airstrip was constructed under the former rule of the SP in 2005. Mr Yadav had laid the foundation stone for it on September 16, 2005. The construction on the 264 acres of land started at the total cost of Rs 100 crore. A letter relating to plantation of saplings had also been forwarded to the Horticulture department by the officials as per the directions of the Civil Aviation department recently.