In a move to transform the economic landscape of north coastal Andhra Pradesh, Palasa in Srikakulam district has been earmarked for the development of a domestic airport. Spread across 1,261 acres, the project is expected to give a big boost for the development of the backward region in the next 15 to 20 years, decentralising growth and creating new opportunities for the region.
In an interview with The New Indian Express Srikakulam District Collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar said that after a detailed geographical and technical survey, Palasa was identified as the most suitable location, and the Airport Authority of India (AAI)