Four airports are set to come up in West Bengal as the state government moves to speed up regional air connectivity.
The airports will be located at Chharra in Purulia, Balurghat in South Dinajpur, Hasimara in Alipurduar and Kalaikunda in Paschim Medinipur.
A tripartite MoU between the Centre and the state for the four airports is expected to be signed under the UDAN scheme.
The signing ceremony is scheduled at Nabanna Sabhaghar on 23rd September, in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister K. R. Naidu and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Senior officials, including the Civil Aviation Ministry Secretary and the Airports Authority of India Chairman, are also expected to attend.
The state government will provide land and develop basic infrastructure, including electricity and water. The Airports Authority of India will oversee airport infrastructure and flight operations.
The Chharra airport, built in 1942 for military use during the Second World War, will help improve connectivity to Purulia, its industrial areas and nearby tourist destinations, including Ayodhya Hills.
Balurghat airport is expected to strengthen connectivity between North and South Bengal. A civil enclave at Hasimara will support tourism and connectivity in the Dooars and North Bengal.
