Friday, August 23, 2024 Goa CM Pramod Sawant met with Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi to discuss concerns over the shift of airline operations from Dabolim to Mopa. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has raised concerns with the Central Government regarding the shift of airline operations from Dabolim Airport to the recently inaugurated Manohar International Airport in Mopa. During a meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, Sawant emphasized the potential impact on aviation activities at Dabolim and requested the Centre’s support to ensure the continued viability of the airport.

Here’s a fresh rewrite of the article: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has communicated his government’s concerns to the Central Government regarding the migration of airline operations from Dabolim International Airport to the newly operational Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Mopa. During a meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant raised concerns about the potential impacts on Goa’s aviation operations due to the shift of airline services from Dabolim to Manohar International Airport in Mopa. The discussion, which also involved cabinet ministers Mauvin Godinho and Rohan Khaunte, along with junior civil aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol, focused on finding solutions to these emerging challenges.

The meeting was also attended by Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam and Airpo.