BHUBANESWAR: The State government is planning to operationalise a new airport at Malkangiri in less than two years time. The airport, which is the farthest from the State capital Bhubaneswar, will help boost the quality of health and education services in the district.“The airport will enhance the economic and commercial activities in the district,” Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra said after a high-level meeting.
Taking a review of its progress, Mahapatra directed the Works department to operationalise the airport for intra-State planes by January 2024 following which it will be extended further with the growth of demand for bigger flights. The Chief Secretary directed the departments of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj to handover the existing two roads to the Works department for further strengthening as per the required specifications.
