Planning airport in Palghar: Aaditya Thackeray

MAHARASHTRA TOURISM Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Friday mentioned the state authorities would arrange an airport in Palghar, contemplating that the Mumbai airport is getting used to its full potential whereas the Navi Mumbai airport, which will probably be operational in future, could be inadequate to cater to necessities.
Thackeray added whereas a choice on the Konkan Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) is predicted to be taken by January, steps are being taken to arrange a Bollywood and cricket museum in Mumbai.
He made the announcement at a tourism conclave, organised by Loksatta, the Marathi each day of The Indian Express group, to debate the event alternatives of the tourism sector within the state. Puneet Chhatwal, Chairman-CII National Committee On Tourism & Hospitality and MD & CEO, Indian Hotels Company Ltd was current as a particular visitor.
Thackeray, who inaugurated the conclave, additionally mentioned varied schemes being carried out by the federal government for the expansion of tourism within the state. “Compared to the facilities available in Mumbai, Palghar has less facilities and more attention is being given there. In future, there will be a lot of strain on the Mumbai and the Navi Mumbai airports and another airport is needed. Considering the period of few years required to develop a new airport, planning has already started for the construction of an airport at Palghar,” he mentioned.
He famous that the federal government is contemplating establishing a cricket museum on the Wankhede stadium and the search is on to discover a appropriate location for establishing a Bollywood museum.
“Even though everything was stalled due to Covid restrictions, a number of policy decisions were taken and tourism policy was formulated in consultation with all the stakeholders on how to develop the tourism industry (in the state) in the next few years. It has been decided recently to keep the CRZ area in Mumbai up to 50 meters and a decision is expected to be taken by January regarding Konkan CRZ,” Thackeray mentioned. “In many important cities of the world, life goes on 24 hours a day. Therefore, it is important to have ‘Mumbai 24 Hours’ all day of the week,” he mentioned.
Chhatwal mentioned the tourism sector, which had zero earnings in the course of the Covid interval, is now booming.
“Other countries have not yet opened their doors to tourism. This is currently benefiting the tourism sector in India. Therefore, at present, there is 100 per cent booking in hotels all over the country. It is said to be a kind of ‘revenge’ tourism. But, people are coming out for their happiness,” he mentioned, whereas thanking Thackeray for in accordance business standing to hospitality sector and lowering the variety of permissions required for it.
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