The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Gujarat government have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of 11 new greenfield airports and the expansion of 9 current ones.

The towns of Ankleshwar, Morbi, Rajpipla, Botad, Dwarka, Dhordo, Rajula, Dahod, Ambaji, Dholavira, and Palitana are among those designated for the new development.

In addition, a technical feasibility study and an assessment of the land availability required for these projects would be carried out by the government and AAI.

As per the agreement with the AAI, Gujarat government will provide the necessary land and other utility services like electricity and water.

The government would also explore possibilities of three additional greenfield airports at Vadnagar, Siddhpur and Kevadia.

Moreover, the state government is looking to undertake brownfield development of nine airports, including Surat, Vadodara, Kandla, Porbandar, Bhavnagar and Keshod, while expansion of airstrips is being considered at Mehsana, Amreli and Mandvi airports.

To upgrade the civil aviation infrastructure in Gujarat each airport is likely to cost Rs 1,500-3,000 crore.