Cabinet clears development of civil enclave at Srinagar airport for ₹1,677 crore

The Cabinet Committee connected Economic Affairs connected Tuesday (February 24, 2026) approved the improvement of the civilian enclave astatine the Srinagar airdrome for an estimated outgo of ₹1,677 crore.

The civilian enclave task volition beryllium dispersed crossed 73.18 acres, and the caller terminal gathering volition travel up successful 71,500 quadrate meters, according to an authoritative release.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the support for the task astatine a briefing station the Cabinet gathering successful the nationalist capital.

The task is estimated to outgo ₹1,677 crore, and the terminal gathering volition beryllium designed to grip 2,900 passengers during highest hours with an yearly capableness of 10 cardinal passengers per annum.

The authorities besides said the task is expected to make employment opportunities and stimulate investments.