New Airport to come up in Paradip

Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the aviation infrastructure in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi discussed “Aviation and Network Construction Management” at Lok Seva Bhawan.

In this meeting, the development of Shri Jagannath International Airport (SJIA) in Puri and the upgradation of Rourkela Airport, along with plans for a greenfield airport in Paradip, were discussed, while the development of major airports in the state including Jaipur, Dand Bose, Rangeilunda, Gautama, Satibhata, Raisuan, Tusra, Jamadarpali, Malkangiri, Amarda Road and Utkela were emphasized to enhance regional connectivity.

Along with this, the construction of heliports in 15 districts of the state and the development of Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) at the airstrip at Birashola in Dhenkanal were discussed in the meeting. The Public Works Department was given the responsibility of expediting these development works as the nodal agency.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister discussed the establishment of world-class aviation infrastructure in the state, including airports, helipads and drone hubs. Along with this, he emphasized on further improving the efficiency of the airports currently operating in the state and modernizing it.

The Chief Minister also issued directives to the departmental officers to develop infrastructure along with improving public airports, increasing flight connectivity, increasing the efficiency of aviation units.

The restructuring of the Directorate of Aviation with proposals for modern infrastructure and better human resources to strengthen the growing aviation sector in the state were also discussed in the meeting.