Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (KSIIDC) Managing Director M.R. Ravi has said the proposed airstrip for Chikkamagaluru will give the tourism sector a boost in the district.
Mr. Ravi, during his visit to Chikkamagaluru, inspected the site identified for the airstrip and held a meeting with officers at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in this regard on Friday.
He said the district has tourism potential as there are many popular tourist destinations, including hill stations and pilgrimage centres. The airstrip will attract tourists from other states and countries.