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West Bengal Secures ₹29,000 Crore UDAN Funding for Four New Airports in Two Years
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:47 PM
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West Bengal has been allocated ₹29,000 crore under the UDAN scheme to develop four new airports over the next two years, with Prime Minister Naidu endorsing a second hub in Kolkata.
West Bengal has secured a substantial ₹29,000 crore allocation from the UDAN scheme to boost regional connectivity.
The funds will be used to construct four new airports within the next two years, expanding access to remote districts.
Prime Minister Naidu has publicly backed the creation of a second hub in Kolkata, signalling a focus on enhancing the city’s aviation infrastructure.
The project is expected to create jobs, stimulate local economies, and improve travel options for residents across the state.
The funds will be used to construct four new airports within the next two years, expanding access to remote districts.
Prime Minister Naidu has publicly backed the creation of a second hub in Kolkata, signalling a focus on enhancing the city’s aviation infrastructure.
The project is expected to create jobs, stimulate local economies, and improve travel options for residents across the state.