Hyderabad, July 26 -- The Telangana government on Saturday, July 25, sanctioned Rs 2,278.14 crore for the establishment of a joint-user airfield in Adilabad.

Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy hailed the move as a key step in the development of North Telangana.

A total of 2,009.23 acre of land will be acquired for this project, out of which 1,609.23 acre will be allocated to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and 400 acres will be allocated for the civil aviation enclave, MRO, cargo terminal, hangars and future expansion needs.

The funds will cover all ancillary works such as diversion of existing roads, relocation of 765 kV high-tension power lines, diversion of streams, alteration of Mission Bhagiratha drin...