President may inaugurate TU-142 aircraft museum

Ramnath Kovind visiting the city on December 7 and 8

September 26, 2017 01:14 am | Updated 01:15 am IST - Visakhapatnam

A file photo of long range maritime patrol aircraft TU 142M getting finishing touches on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam.

A file photo of long range maritime patrol aircraft TU 142M getting finishing touches on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam.

President Ramnath Kovind is likely to inaugurate TU-142 aircraft museum during his visit to the city on December 7 and 8.

The foundation-laying for the TU-142 museum by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, which was tentatively scheduled for September 27, World Tourism Day, was cancelled, according to VUDA Vice-Chairman P. Basanth Kumar. The State government has to formally sent its request to the President to inaugurate the museum.

However, the ongoing works will continue on the Beach Road. The Chief Minister is likely to participate in the foundation function on October 9.

The President will present the “Colours” to the sub-marine arm of the Navy on December 8 marking its golden jubilee.

The Eastern Naval Command has also scheduled its operational demonstration to December 7, instead of the Navy Day on December 4.

NAD Flyover design

Mr. Basanth Kumar told reporters the double rotary design for the flyover at NAD was finalised. Vijay Nirman Company (VNC) had bagged the contract quoting 7 % less and proposing to construct it at a cost of ₹.112 crore.

Allaying fears over the design, he said even before the bids were finalised all views were considered.

Once design was submitted and it would be whetted by IIT, Madras or Roorkee, Chief Engineer V. Chandraiah said.

LRS applications

Chief Urban Planner in charge V. Bhavanisankar said during the last 10 days 190 more LRS applications were readied and 100 to 150 were under process. Every day 20 to 25 applications would be readied and a draughtsman would be earmarked for the purpose.

After Dasara, a mela would be organised on the third floor of the office to give away the disposal letters.

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