The Policy Text details that the Ministry of Civil Aviation under Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu granted in principle approval for the development of two Greenfield airports - one in Kota, Rajasthan and another in Puri, Odisha. This decision is part of India's larger air connectivity expansion plan led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.
**Kota Airport Development:**
- Initiated due to consistent efforts by Speaker Lok Sabha, Om Birla, for creating an airport solution for Kota.
- Serves as an accessible gateway to the educational and industrial center of Kota and will potentially enhance economic development activities in the Hadoti region.
**Puri Airport Development:**
- Aims to boost religious tourism as Puri is a significant pilgrimage destination with Lord Jagannath's temple being one of the key attractions.
- This airport will facilitate enhanced connectivity between Puri and major cities in India, aiding regional development by providing improved accessibility to tourists and devotees.
Both decisions mark important steps towards infrastructure development in their respective regions, expanding air travel access across the country.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Civil Aviation: Government department responsible for civil aviation
Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu: Union Minister for Civil Aviation
Greenfield airports in Kota, Rajasthan and Puri in Odisha: New airports being built in the specified locations
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: Indian politician leading the nation
Lok Sabha MP from KotaBundi: Speaker of Lok Sabha and local area representative
Hadoti region: Geographical region in Rajasthan
Kota city, Rajasthan: Specific Indian city known for education and industry
Lord Jagannath: Devotional figure and pilgrimage focus in Puri, Odisha
Puri, Odisha: Indian town with a significant religious site
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu gives in-
principle approval for Greenfield airports in Kota,
Rajasthan and Puri in Odisha
Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 9:26PM by PIB Delhi
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is
committed to expandand strengthen air connectivity across the nation. Taking another step in this direction,
Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu hasgranted in-principle approval for the
establishment of a Greenfield airport in Kota, Rajasthan and Puri in Odishaon May 05, 2025.
Kota Airport, a long-awaited development is a result of consistent efforts by Shri Om Birla, Speaker of Lok
Sabha and MP from Kota-Bundi, who has been actively pursuing the realization of an airport for Kota. His
continued engagement with the Ministry of Civil Aviation has been one of the driving forces to expediting
this approval.
The proposed airport will not only serve Kota city, known as a major educational and industrial hub, but will
also cater to the growing population and economic activity in the Hadoti region. With its establishment, Kota
will be able to be major destinations within India and internationally.
This decision marks a major milestone in the infrastructure development of Kota, Rajasthan and the
Government’s commitment to making air travel accessible to every citizen.
Puri, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India and home to Lord Jagannath, attracts millions of
devotees and tourists from across the country and the world. The decision to establish an airport in Puri will
provide a major boost to religious tourism, regional development, and overall connectivity in the region.
This airport will be able to enhance the direct connectivity between Puri and major metropolitan cities in
India.This decision marks a important milestone for Puri and Odisha and is in line with the Government’s
commitment to strengthening last-mile air connectivity and making air travel accessible to all.
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