GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) has signed
the concession agreement to the commission, operationalize and
maintain the Civilian Enclave at the Bidar Airport in North
Karnataka. The agreement signed with the Government of
Karnataka under the Government of India’s Regional
Connectivity – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme aims to
support efforts for all-round development Bidar and nearby
regions. It also focuses to provide a boost to the local
economy through better connectivity for the people of Bidar
and the large number of tourists who visit the area.
Located in the north-eastern part of Karnataka state, Bidar
city is the headquarters of the Bidar District and is home to
important religious shrines and historic monuments including
Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib which is one of the holiest sites of
the Sikh religion in this part of the country. Bidar is also
renowned for Bidriware metal handicraft products which have
been recognized with the coveted Geographical Indication (GI)
tag.