The Odisha government has reportedly approved 10 new flight routes to strengthen regional air connectivity and promote tourism across the state. The decision was taken at a high-level committee meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, with officials noting that the routes are likely to be operated by Star Air using smaller aircraft.
The move reportedly aims to enhance connectivity between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda with key cities while improving access to emerging regional centres. Officials said the initiative is part of a broader strategy to decentralise air services and expand aviation infrastructure in Odisha.
According to Construction World, the proposed routes will link Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda with Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur, Bhopal, Shirdi, Tirupati, Surat, Puri, Kolkata and Ujjain. Alongside route expansion, the committee reviewed plans to upgrade airstrips at Satibhata, Jamadarpalli, Raisuan, Amarda Road and Gotma to support scheduled flight operations.
Officials also highlighted the need to improve ground infrastructure and expand facilities at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar to handle increased regional traffic.
The state cabinet had earlier approved the Rs 4,182 crore Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme for 2025-30 to boost aviation infrastructure. Over Rs 500 crore has been allocated specifically for airstrip development under the programme.
Plans include setting up heliports in districts lacking air connectivity, such as Nabarangpur and Phulbani, and at Taratarini, along with upgrades to existing regional airports including Jeypore and Tusura.
30/04/2026 Pragyan Paramita/Odishatv
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