Jammu, February 24, 2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the expansion of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore.
The project received clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) and предусматри the construction of a new 71,500 square metre Civil Enclave. The upgraded facility is designed to handle 2,900 passengers during peak hours and will have an annual capacity of 10 million passengers.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor described the approval as a significant milestone for Jammu and Kashmir’s aviation sector. He recalled that the proposal had been announced in Srinagar on September 25, 2021, in the presence of the then Union Minister for Civil Aviation.
According to the Lieutenant Governor, the expansion marks a “defining leap” in connectivity for the Valley and is expected to boost tourism, attract investment and generate employment opportunities. He said the new Civil Enclave would strengthen the region’s economic prospects and help transform Srinagar from a prominent tourist destination into a more vibrant economic hub.
Referring to broader infrastructure development in the Union Territory, the Lieutenant Governor also stated that the new terminal at Jammu Airport is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Once operational, the upgraded infrastructure is expected to further enhance connectivity and support economic growth in the region.
