Mangaluru: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to fund the complete drainage scheme of Rs 6.75 cr at Malavoor village.

A press release from Mangaluru International Airport Director VV Rao stated that in this regard, the Airports Authority of India has urged the state government to ensure that the design and construction of the drainage system meets the National Diaster Management System norms.

The Airport Authority of India has taken this Public Welfare Project in the interest of people staying at Malavoor. Presently, there is no stormwater drainage system in Malavoor Village.

The new drainage system will protect the life and properties of villagers always against any natural calamities, the press release stated. The signing of the MOU for this project between AAI and the state government will be planned in next week, the release stated.