Adani Group to gather details on Jaipur airport before takeover in October

JAIPUR: The Adani Group will take over the operations of the Jaipur International Airport from October 12. The observation period of two months will start from August 12 during which the private company’s officials would gather more details about the functioning of the airport.
As the Union cabinet had approved the right to operate, develop and maintain Jaipur airport for the next 50 years, the Adani Group has gradually started taking over the operations of airports like Lucknow, Mangalore, Guwahati and others. Elaborating on the development, Jaipur Airport director J S Balhara said, "during these two months, there will be no difference in the operations as it is the observation period. Once the group takes over in October, they will bring forth the changes. We have already undertaken major infrastructure projects at the airport during the last few years which enable Jaipur airport to better handle the increasing number of passengers."
There are currently 250 employees at the airport out of which 150 will be absorbed by the Adani Group with the same conditions as well as benefits given by AAI for a time bound period while the remaining staff will be accommodated in other AAI departments.
As per the agreement, the group would deposit the required security deposit of nearly Rs 1,000 crore for the lease. Things like parking fees or any restrictions for the passengers and their relatives would be decided by the Adani Group after taking over the airport. There could be provisions for restricted and time-bound entry of vehicles in the porch area of the airport. Also, there is a provision for developing terminal-3 by within the existing area of the airport. Authorities expect things to be a little expensive at the airport with the development of infrastructural facilities. Except for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS), everything would be operated by Adani Group. As per the tender conditions, the group will have to pay Rs 174 for each domestic passenger’s departure and arrival.