Odisha submits airstrip details to Centre for regional air connectivity
The state government on Saturday submitted the details of operational airstrips under it to the Centre to boost regional air connectivity.
In a letter sent to the joint secretary, ministry of civil aviation, the state government has proposed six destinations to be connected by air with the state capital. The destinations are Rourkela, Jeypore, Sambalpur, Tusura (Balangir district), Utkela (Kalahandi district) and Rangeilunda (Ganjam district). All these places have state-owned airstrips.