Q. Consider the following airports:
1. Donyi Polo Airport
2. Kushinagar International Airport
3. Vijayawada International Airport
In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation :
Greenfield Airport Projects : Donyi Polo & Kushinagar Airport
Among the three airports mentioned, only Donyi Polo Airport and Kushinagar International Airport are Greenfield projects.
Donyi Polo Airport, inaugurated on November 19, 2022, is Arunachal Pradesh’s first Greenfield airport. It was built completely from scratch on previously undeveloped land.
Kushinagar International Airport, inaugurated on October 20, 2021, is also classified as a Greenfield project. It was developed to boost tourism and connectivity in the Buddhist circuit.
Vijayawada International Airport is not a Greenfield project as it was developed by upgrading and expanding an existing airport facility.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (a) 1 and 2 only.