Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has sought the Centre's support for development of Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport and aid in its completion over next three years.
The construction of Greenfield Airport at Bhogapuram will help in development of Visakhapatnam and its surrounding areas and is one of the important projects in the state.
The Centre had promised to provide aid for development of Andhra Pradesh in all sectors, including aviation, for a period of 10 years during the state bifurcation in 2014 with both financial assistance and securing permissions.
The new airport is being built at Bhogapuram as there is no possibility for expanding the current airport in Visakhapatnam, which is adjacent to the Eastern Naval Base.