This is for the first time since the project embroiled in green wrangle that the environment minister has categorically stated about the final decision on the proposed airport. Ramesh also said he would be meeting Aviation Minister Praful Patel tomorrow to discuss observations of the team of Expert Appraisal Committee of his ministry which had visited the site on October 21-22. "I will be meeting the minister (Praful Patel) tomorrow.They (project proponent City and Industrial Development Corporation) have come a long way and they can come more," Ramesh said. The Civil Aviation Minister recently declared that the airport is set to get the environment clearance by October end. Read the full report here.
Source: IBN Live, New Delhi.