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West Bengal to Build Four New Airports under Modified UDAN Scheme
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 04:01 AM
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The West Bengal government has announced plans to construct four new airports under the Modified UDAN scheme to enhance regional air connectivity.
West Bengal's state government has unveiled a plan to develop four new airports under the Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, aiming to broaden regional air connectivity across the state.
The proposed airports will be situated in strategically chosen locations to serve districts that currently lack adequate air services, facilitating both passenger travel and cargo movement.
This initiative aligns with the central government's broader push to improve air links under the UDAN program, and officials anticipate that the new infrastructure will attract investment, boost tourism, and generate employment.
Details regarding funding arrangements, project timelines, and exact site selections are being finalised, with the state seeking financial and technical support from the central government.
State officials indicated that the new airports will complement existing hubs such as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, creating a more integrated aviation network for West Bengal.
The proposed airports will be situated in strategically chosen locations to serve districts that currently lack adequate air services, facilitating both passenger travel and cargo movement.
This initiative aligns with the central government's broader push to improve air links under the UDAN program, and officials anticipate that the new infrastructure will attract investment, boost tourism, and generate employment.
Details regarding funding arrangements, project timelines, and exact site selections are being finalised, with the state seeking financial and technical support from the central government.
State officials indicated that the new airports will complement existing hubs such as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, creating a more integrated aviation network for West Bengal.