Land issue hits proposed new int’l airport near BBSR

The Centre is ready to strengthen the existing aviation infrastructure in Odisha, but the State Government should ensure land for the proposed new international airport near Bhubaneswar, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

In reply to question, he said that while the Jharsuguda airport in the State is a “full-fledged” one, the Centre is willing to cooperate with the State Government to address infrastructure gaps.

As regards setting up of a new international airport near Bhubaneswar, Puri said: “Three sites have been identified by authorities concerned. But the Airport Authority of India found them to be inadequate. The fourth site is under discussion.”