category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Haryana, Home and Health Minister Anil Vij has stated that the establishment of a Domestic Airport (Civil Enclave) under the RCS-UDAN scheme in Ambala Cantt will lead to increased business opportunities and employment prospects in the surrounding areas. It is noteworthy that the work of Civil Enclave will be started soon by Haryana State Roads and Bridges Development Corporation Ltd. as the foundation stone is laid, which will probably be completed in the next 6 months. Vij mentioned that the presence of an airport in a city significantly enhances its status and attracts investors. He said that a Ring Road is being constructed in Ambala, along with efforts to develop the industrial area. With the construction of the airport, businesses and travelers will have the convenience of easy connectivity to and from Delhi, Mumbai, and other major cities. Home Minister Anil Vij was inspecting the preparations for the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Civil Enclave near Ambala Air Force Station today evening. Home Minister Anil Vij shared on Friday evening that the approval for Ambala s Domestic Airport has brought joy to the people of Ambala and the neighboring regions. He mentioned that people from Himachal Pradesh also visit here frequently because Ambala Cantt is a junction. Furthermore, people from regions extending to Western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand will benefit from flights to and from Ambala. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had cherished the dream that even a common man can fly in an aero-plane. Under this scheme, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh had given special favor to us and sanctioned Rs 133 crores for 20 acres of land and this amount has been deposited in the Defense Ministry. He said that the remaining process of this project is also being completed. Home Minister Anil Vij said that on the first Navratri on October 15, Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal will lay the foundation stone of Civil Enclave and on this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Sh. Dushyant Chautala and other dignitaries will also participate in the program. Apart from this, Union Civil Aviation Minister along with Minister of State for Civil Aviation V.K. Singh will also be requested to attend in the programme. Home Minister Anil Vij said that in order to four-lane the Domestic Airport Road, a correspondence has been sent to Defence Minister Sh. Rajnath Singh requesting him to four-lane the road. The stretch of road from Capitol Chowk to GT Road is two-lane and the construction of the airport will increase the traffic pressure. Therefore, a request has been made to four-lane. Home Minister Anil Vij inspected the spot and discussed with the officials regarding the foundation stone laying ceremony of the airport. He also gave directions to the officials regarding the stage, seating of people, vehicle parking, entry point, and others. (editor dailyworld.in)