Environment clearance to RGIA's expansion plan: Government

NEW DELHI: An expert panel has recommended grant of environmental clearance to the expansion proposal of Rajiv Gandhi International airport in Hyderabad, the Rajya Sabha was informed today said.

In reply to a written reply, Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan has said that the recommendation has been given with stipulated environmental safeguards.

The Minister said that the project proposal for expansion of Rajiv Gandhi International airport at village Shamshabad, Hyderabad in Telangana promoted by Hyderabad International Airport Limited was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee in its meeting held in May 2017.

"(It was) recommended for grant of environmental clearance with stipulated environmental safeguards," the Minister said.