Goa CM Sawant to meet stakeholders to review the functioning of the new airport

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is set to hold a meeting with stakeholders to review the functioning of the newly inaugurated Manohar International Airport (MIA) on Tuesday. This comes three days after the airport commenced domestic operations. Transport Minister Rohan Khaunte and Mauvin Godinho will be present for the meeting, which will also be attended by the stakeholders of the new facility.

When asked about a viral photograph showing taxis charging passengers hefty fares at the airport. Khaunte said he has taken note of the photo showing a taxi charging Rs 4,000 for the journey between the airport and Benaulim. He has asked for the details about the bill to find out what kind of taxi was booked, or if some bigger vehicle was booked.

The state government is open to all kinds of suggestions, including a reduction in taxi fares, if they are found to be exorbitant. Other options such as buses of state-run Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited are also available for passengers, he said. The Kadamba buses will drop passengers to Colva Beach (70 km) for Rs 500 per person, Khaunte said.

The meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, is an important step in ensuring that the airport functions smoothly in the future. The chief minister and other stakeholders will review the functioning of the airport. It will make necessary suggestions to ensure uninterrupted and efficient service. Also, this will, in turn, help ensure that the airport can provide an efficient service to passengers.