Minister's assurance on Chennai airport

By Our Staff Reporter

KANCHEEPURAM, AUG. 26. The Central Government would extend all support to the Tamil Nadu Government for construction of the second international airport in Chennai, Mr. Chaman Lal Gupta, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, said today.

Talking to reporters here, he also emphasised the need to upgrade the facilities at the existing airport to make it a ``really worthwhile international airport.'' There was also need to upgrade major airports in south India, other than those in the metros, he said, referring to the Tiruchi and Coimbatore airports. ``Most airports in the south Indian cities would be upgraded and it will be ensured that they had connectivity to all other Indian towns.''

To a question about the ownership of the Jet Airways, he said there was ``no controversy now.''

On the security aspect, Mr. Gupta said ISI elements were active and stringent measures would be taken to ensure foolproof security at airports.

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