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New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Puri to get international airport: CM Majhi thanks PM Modi and Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu for granting in-principle approval for the proposed international airport at Puri. Expressing gratitude, Majhi said this project will significantly enhance regional air connectivity, drive economic development and make Puri more accessible to lakhs of pilgrims and tourists from across the globe. The greenfield airport in the holy city of Puri to be named Shree Jagannath International Airport will be a game-changer for the state's connectivity and economic growth, he said. The airport will be developed on 1,164 acre of land at an estimated cost of Rs 5,631 crore. Planned in three phases, the facility is designed to handle up to 46 lakh passengers annually upon completion. 'Puri, one of the four cardinal pilgrimage sites in Hinduism and the site of the iconic Jagannath temple, attracts millions of devotees every year. The proposed airport is expected to further elevate its status as a spiritual and tourism hub,' Majhi said.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Puri International Airport accorded in-principle approval
BHUBANESWAR : In a major boost to the state government's move for the establishment of the Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, the Centre on Monday accorded in-principle approval for the proposed greenfield project. The approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation came four days after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi pushed for fast-tracking of the international airport at Puri. The ministry stated that the decision marks an important milestone for Puri and Odisha. The move is in line with the government's commitment to strengthening last-mile air connectivity and making air travel accessible to all, Union Civil Aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said. Kinjarapu said in-principle approval has also been accorded to another greenfield airport project at Kota in Rajasthan. He said Puri, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India and home to Lord Jagannath, attracts millions of devotees and tourists from across the country and the world. 'The decision to establish an airport in Puri will provide a major boost to religious tourism, regional development, and overall connectivity in the region. The airport will also be able to enhance direct connectivity between Puri and major metropolitan cities in India,' he said. As per the government's plan, the project will be taken up over 1,164 acre land that includes around 68 acre forest and 221.48 acre private land in Sipasarubali and Sandhapur under Brahmagiri tehsil. Around Rs 5,631 crore will be spent to develop the greenfield airport. Prior to the grant of in-principle approval, a four-member team from the Environment Ministry had visited Puri in April first week to review the ground situation for the airport. Two public hearings have also been carried out for acquisition of private land for the project. Earlier this week, CM Mohan Charan Majhi had asked authorities to expedite the ground work for the proposed airport. The state Transport department has approached the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to participate in the bidding process for development of the Shree Jagannath international airport.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Expedite Puri, Paradip airport plans: CM Mohan Charan Majhi to officials
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to expedite the ground work for the proposed greenfield airports at Puri and Paradip and upgradation of Rourkela airport. The chief minister, who chaired a meeting on air connectivity and aviation network management in the state, stressed regional connectivity for development of trade, tourism and enhanced economic activities. The Transport department has approached the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to participate in the bidding process for the construction of Shree Jagannath International Airport at Puri. In May last year, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari had announced plans to establish an airport in port town Paradip with an investment of `200 crore. The state government has decided to establish the airport under the Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) initiative. 'The AAI will conduct a survey and identify a suitable location, besides preparing an estimate for the requirement of land soon. Plans are afoot for upgradation and runway expansion of the domestic airport at Rourkela,' said a Transport department official. Discussions were held to enhance regional connectivity by further upgrading existing airstrips at Jeypore, Dandbose, Rangeilunda, Gautama, Satibhata, Raisuan, Tushara, Jamadarpali, Malkangiri, Amarda Road, and Utkela. The chief minister also discussed the establishment of world-class aviation infrastructure in the state, including airports, helipads and drone hubs. He approved the plan to construct heliports in 15 districts along with the development of Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) and the airstrip at Birashola in Dhenkanal district. The Works department was given the responsibility for expediting the works as the nodal agency. Apart from this, Majhi emphasised on further improving the efficiency of the airports currently operating in the state and modernising it. He directed officials to discuss with airline operators for increasing the frequency of flight services to different cities. It was also decided to restructure the Directorate of Civil Aviation with modern infrastructure and better human resources to strengthen the growing aviation sector in the state. Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena and senior officials were present.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Greenfield airport plans for Paradip
Bhubaneswar: At least 15 of the 30 districts will have heliports, while a greenfield airport will come up at Paradip, according to a discussion of chief minister Mohan Chanarn Majhi with his ministerial colleagues and senior officials on augmentation of civil aviation Friday. He also discussed ways to expedite work on Shree Jagannath International Airport , Puri and upgradation of the existing airport in Rourkela. "Emphasis was laid on enhancing regional connectivity by improving key state airports, including those in Jeypore, Dandabosh, Rangeilunda, Gotama, Satibhata, Raisuan, Tushara, Jamadarpali, Malkangiri, Amarda Road and Utkela," a govt officer privy to the meeting said. Also, the meeting covered development of Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) at Birashal airstrip in Dhenkanal. The works department was asked to expedite these development activities as the nodal agency, official sources said. The CM discussed establishing world-class aviation infrastructure for airports, helipads, and drone hubs. He emphasized improving the operational efficiency and modernization of existing airports. He directed department officers to enhance development of state-run airports, increase flight connectivity, and improve efficiency of aviation units as part of infrastructure development. The meeting discussed the reorganisation of the aviation directorate with proposals for modern infrastructure and enhanced human resources to strengthen the growing aviation sector in the state. Transport minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena and chief secretary Manoj Ahuja were present. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo In the recent budget, Rs 382 crore was allocated to support aviation infrastructure development and enhance air connectivity in Odisha. This aimed to bridge the financial gap between operational costs and anticipated revenue for air travel services to facilitate seamless implementation of Odisha New Destination Policy-2024. BOX What is a greenfield airport? A greenfield airport is one that is built from scratch, unlike a brownfield one where some basic infrastructure is available. "A greenfield airport at Paradip can be sustainable considering the existing economic activity stemming from major industries, ports, and cargo handling," aviation experts said.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha govt to set up greenfield airport at Paradip, heliports in 14 districts
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen aviation infrastructure in the state, the Odisha government has decided to establish a Greenfield airport at the port town of Paradip , expedite the development of the Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri and construct heliports in 14 districts . These decisions were taken during an 'Aviation and Network Construction Management' meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Thursday. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India's Rafale-M deal may turn up the heat on Pakistan China's support for Pakistan may be all talk, no action India brings grounded choppers back in action amid LoC tensions In addition to discussions on expediting the proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport (SJIA) in Puri and the upgrade of Rourkela Airport, the meeting resolved to proceed with the establishment of a Greenfield airport at Paradip, according to an official release issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). The meeting also focused on the development of key regional airports across the state, including those at Jeypore, Dand Bose, Rangeilunda, Gautama, Satibhata, Raisuan, Tushara, Jamadarpali, Malkangiri, Amarda Road, and Utkela, aiming to enhance regional connectivity. "The state government also discussed the construction of heliports in 15 districts and the development of Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) at the airstrip at Birashol in Dhenkanal. The works department, as the nodal agency, has been given the responsibility of expediting these development works," it said. Majhi directed officers to improve the infrastructure of public airports, increase flight connectivity and efficiency of aviation units.
