On Monday, September 15, during his Bihar visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the interim terminal building at the New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport. He also laid the foundation stone for several development projects in the state, which are worth ₹36,000 crore. Scroll down for more details about these projects.
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates New Airport In Bihar
During his Bihar visit, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the interim terminal building at the New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport. He was accompanied by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary.
According to Moneycontrol, Purnear Airport is the first airport in Bihar’s Seemanchal region. The new airport will be a big relief for flyers from districts like Araria, Kishanganj, Purnea, and Katihar, who currently have to travel long distances to catch a flight. As Seemanchal is a major hub for makhana and corn production, better air connectivity will help these industries grow. It is also expected that this new airport will boost the local economy.
The airport is not entirely operational yet, but one terminal building has been opened now. With the airport terminal’s inauguration now, airlines like IndiGo and Star Air are likely to begin direct flights from Purnea Airport to Kolkata and Ahmedabad soon, reported Hindustan Times.
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More Development Projects In The State
During his latest visit to Bihar, the PM also announced development projects worth ₹36,000 crore. One of the major projects is the National Makhana Board in Bihar. It aims to promote makhana production and introduce new technology for farmers. It will also help in better harvest management, value addition, processing, branding, and exports. The foundation of the 3X800 MW thermal power project at Pirpainti in Bhagalpur was also laid, according to Economic Times.
Another upcoming project includes Phase 1 of the Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project, worth ₹2,680 crore. This project includes the discharge capacity of the canal, which will be increased from 15,000 to 20,000 cusecs. It includes desilting, repairing damaged structures, and renovating the settling basin. Several railway projects are already planned, and the Prime Minister also flagged off many new trains in Bihar.
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