Puri needs airport; work to begin after deliberations: Odisha Minister 

The hope of Puri soon getting an airport was rekindled after Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Friday said that all aspects with respect to the proposed airport in the pilgrim city are under consideration. 

While replying to the queries of journalists linked to the proposed airport in Puri, the Transport Minister said, “An airport is essential for a pilgrim city like Puri and all aspects regarding the proposed airport are now being considered.” 

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“Our double-engine government would never stand as an obstacle in the development of the state.  It doesn’t matter who started it. If it was started for the development of Odisha, we will take it forward,” he added. 

Notably, a total area of 1164 acres is said to have been earmarked for the airport project in Puri.