RITES Ltd, is the consultancy partner for the Shivamogga airport in Karnataka, which has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday.
RITES provided technical assistance during the construction of the airport, apart from support for aerodrome licencing for the commencement of commercial operations from the airport. The airport will boost connectivity, commerce, and tourism in the region. Shivamogga is a gateway to several tourist and heritage sites of South India.
Highlighting RITES’ role in the project, Mr. Rahul Mithal, Chairman & Managing Director, RITES Ltd, said, “RITES continues to play its role in helping build best-in-class infrastructure. From the conceptualization of the Shivamogga airport to its construction phase, RITES is proud to have offered its expertise for bringing this project to life. Besides boosting connectivity, the airport will serve as a catalyst for the local economy, aiding both tourism and trade.”
As a consultant, RITES has been associated with number of domestic airports such as Srinagar, Amritsar, Shimla, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Chakeri, Kushinagar, Ahmedabad, Chitrakoot, Amaravati (Belora), Agartala, Vijayapura, Hyderabad etc. RITES has also helped develop airports in Mauritius, Botswana, Bhutan, Nepal, Seychelles, and Rwanda.
