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DK Shivakumar urges Rajnath Singh to loosen Bengaluru airport height curbs
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
A 20 km blanket height limit is choking growth
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to seek a review of Bengaluru’s height restrictions around defence airports. Shivakumar said the curbs stretch across a 20 km radius, limiting development and complicating urban planning. He urged the Centre to revisit the rules and explore advanced technology to manage safety while allowing more growth.
- Shivakumar asked Rajnath Singh to review Bengaluru airport height curbs
- Restrictions reportedly cover a 20 km radius around defence airports
- Curbs are said to hinder development and urban planning
- He suggested using advanced technology to ease norms
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