T.N. Industries Minister TRB Rajaa hopes PMO will see true value of Hosur airport

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, on Monday, reacted to the Defence Ministry’s decision to reject clearance for the proposed Hosur Airport by stating “the hardworking people of the rapidly growing Hosur, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri areas deserve better connectivity that matches the scale of the growth, opportunity, and contribution that the region is making to the region’s economy.” The Hindu first reported this development a few days ago.

In a statement on social media, Mr. Rajaa hoped the Prime Minister’s Office and the Government of India will see the true value of Hosur airport.

“The Government of Tamil Nadu has consistently engaged with all stakeholders and submitted detailed technical representations showing that the proposed Hosur airport will not impede HAL or IAF operations in any substantial way. These submissions clearly demonstrate that airspace availability, ATC zoning, and operational safeguards can co-exist with national security requirements. There is strong precedent for our approach in establishing the airports.”

Co-existing airspace

Several civil airports operate successfully within controlled and restricted airspaces across India. “Flexible use of airspace and coordinated civil–defence protocols have worked elsewhere and can surely work here as well if Delhi wants to make it work. Hosur today is one of Tamil Nadu’s fastest-growing industrial and employment hubs. It anchors advanced manufacturing, electronics, EVs, aerospace supply chains, and MSMEs, and attracts a large daily workforce from across the region. I also urge the people of South Bengaluru to support our request since Hosur airport will also curtail a big chunk of their commute time!,” he said.

Mr. Rajaa was confident that through continued dialogue, technical clarity, and cooperation, a workable solution can be arrived at and that Tamil Nadu will persist.