**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3194, regarding the expansion of Dumka Airport in Jharkhand, the Ministry of Civil Aviation confirms that the Government proposes expansion under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). The Dumka airstrip, owned by the State Government of Jharkhand, has been identified for development and operation of RCS flights. Development work to achieve Aerodrome Reference Code 2B, including a runway of 1061x23m, has been completed by the State Government with an expenditure of Rs 31.82 Crore under the UDAN scheme. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Shri Murlidhar Mohol, provided this information.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation of national policies and programmes for the development and regulation of the Civil Aviation sector.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Nalin Soren: Member of Parliament who raised the question about Dumka Airport expansion.
Dumka Airport: The airport in question, located in Jharkhand, India, that is subject to potential expansion.
Jharkhand: The state in India where Dumka Airport is located.
Murlidhar Mohol: Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Regional Connectivity Scheme Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN): A Government of India scheme to enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable to the common citizen.
Aerodrome Reference Code 2B: A classification code used in aviation to specify airport design standards based on aircraft size and approach speed.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3194
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(To be answered on the 7 August 2025)
EXPANSION OF DUMKA AIRPORT
3194. SHRI NALIN SOREN
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION
be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes for expansion of Dumka airport in
Jharkhand; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the timelines fixed in this regard?
ANSWER
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)
(a) & (b): Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik
(RCS-UDAN), Dumka airstrip, owned by the State Government of
Jharkhand, has been identified for the development and operation of RCS
flights. The development work at Dumka airport for Aerodrome Reference
Code 2B with a runway of 1061x23m has been carried out by the State
Government with an expenditure of Rs 31.82 Crore under the UDAN scheme.
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