Ujjain airport upgrade delayed as ministry panel seeks environmental impact details

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A Union Ministry expert panel has deferred its environmental clearance for the proposed Ujjain airport upgrade. The panel has asked for more detailed information on the project's environmental impact before it will reconsider the application. The decision means the expansion cannot advance until the additional documentation is submitted and reviewed. The request reflects the standard scrutiny applied to infrastructure projects that may affect local ecology and surroundings.

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