<span style="color: #222222;">Civil Aviation Ministry has approved a proposal for setting up of water aerodromes in the country. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In the first phase, Chilika Lake in Odisha, Sardar Sarovar Dam and Sabarmati river front Ahmedabad in Gujarat have been identified for construction of water aerodromes. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a tweet, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu today said, the Ministry has cleared a proposal in this regard. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, since there is no historical data on market and also the demand from any airlines, the Project will be done as a pilot project.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued regulations in June this year, prescribing procedures and requirement for licencing of water aerodromes. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The development will pave the way for operation of seaplanes to enhance air connectivity. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Under the proposal, water aerodrome will be set up near locations of tourist and religious importance. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Airports Authority of India has already identified the sites in Odisha, Gujarat, Assam, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh where water aerodrome will be developed.</span><br />