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Kolhapur: Union minister of commerce and industry Suresh Prabhu said that Kolhapur airport will soon have a cargo hub and night landing facility.“Under the central government’s regional connectivity scheme, we have allotted funds for the development of Kolhapur airport. “This will boost their business,” he said.Steps are being taken to start night landing facility for Kolhapur airport and as parking lot for other aircrafts during night time. The industrial products can be easily exported once the cargo facility starts at Kolhapur airport. The cargo service will help them reach out to the other markets and sell their produce,” Prabhu said.The minister added that the industrial sector in Kolhapur is a growing sector. We will also set up a museum at airport that will exhibit the life and time of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, he said..