https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/up-cabinet-approves-zurich-airport-international-as-developer-for-jewar-airport-1626704-2019-12-09
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Monday approved Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport, a senior UP government official said.
Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Information) Awanish Awasthi confirmed the development, saying, “The Cabinet has approved Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport.”
After the Cabinet briefing, state minister Siddharth Nath Singh told reporters, “Four bids had come for the airport. On the basis of weighted average, Zurich Airport International was chosen. It will give Rs 406 per passenger to the government which is the highest.”
“We are of the view that the construction work for Jewar airport will begin in February next year,” he added.
The UP minister said that Niti Aayog has also praised this project.Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Monday approved Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport, a senior UP government official said.
Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Information) Awanish Awasthi confirmed the development, saying, “The Cabinet has approved Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport.”
After the Cabinet briefing, state minister Siddharth Nath Singh told reporters, “Four bids had come for the airport. On the basis of weighted average, Zurich Airport International was chosen. It will give Rs 406 per passenger to the government which is the highest.”
“We are of the view that the construction work for Jewar airport will begin in February next year,” he added.
The UP minister said that Niti Aayog has also praised this project.The Swiss firm had on November 29 emerged as the highest bidder to develop the Jewar airport on the outskirts of Delhi, outbidding competitors like Adani Enterprises, DIAL and Anchorage Infrastructure Investments Holding.