2 more flights to operate from Jharsuguda soon

To give a boost to air connectivity to more places in the country from the Jharsuguda airport, two more flights would be introduced from Jharsuguda to Bangalore and Kolkata soon in addition to five flights operating from the airport now.

A decision to this effect was at taken at the State-level Monitoring Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy at Lok Seva Bhawan here on Wednesday. Home Secretary Sanjeeb Chopra outlined the issues for discussion. Civil Aviation Director Himansu Bhusan Panda was present.

Tripathy directed to widen the airstrip at Rourkela for operation of bigger flights which would benefit the people. Presently, Rourkela airport with 5,900 ft runway has been made ready for operation of the 19 sitter flights. Routes like Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and Raipur have been decided for the airport. The Airport Authority of India has also floated the bidding inviting offer from airlines operators.