Kalahandi News Flights to Koraput, Kalahandi likely to start by March by Kalahandi Info December 20, 2021 written by Kalahandi Info December 20, 2021 0 comment 337 views Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappEmail BHUBANESWAR : Air connectivity to Koraput and Kalahandi districts will become a reality early next year.The GSEC Monarch and Deccan Aviation Pvt Ltd will operate flights to Jeypore in Koraput and Utkela in Kalahandi under Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme. Commerce and Transport Department Principal Secretary Madhu Sudan Padhi told The New Indian Express that the flight operations will commence at Jeypore and Utkela airports by March next year. The department will apply for Jeypore airport’s licence to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) by January or February. GSEC Monarch will launch flight operations from Bhubaneswar to Raipur via Utkela. The flight will return to Bhubaneswar from Raipur via Utkela. It will also start operations from Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam via Jeypore. In its return trip, the flight will leave from Visakhapatnam, reach Jeypore and then proceed towards Bhubaneswar. Padhi on Friday held a review meeting with Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Odisha Fire Service and officers of other establishments regarding commencement of flight operations at both the airports. “Works like runway centerline markings, training manpower and documentations will be completed in the coming days before we apply for Jeypore airport’s license,” Padhi said. The State government is carefully undertaking the work in Jeypore airport as DGCA had earlier rejected the application to grant licence due to some shortcomings. “COVID-19 pandemic was the major reason behind the delay and it took almost two years for us to comply with all the instructions of DGCA to obtain license for Jeypore airport,” he added. The Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) will deploy its personnel at both the airports. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had earlier this year requested the personal intervention of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in expediting strengthening of aviation infrastructure in Odisha. Scindia had said that Jeypore and Utkela airports need to be developed at the earliest by the State government for operations of UDAN flights. newindianexpress Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappEmail Kalahandi Info previous post Akhila Naik passes away, The First Odia Dalit novel ‘Bheda’ writer next post Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik dedicates 7 power projects worth Rs 450 crore You may also like Major Reshuffle Of Judges In Odisha, Check details June 23, 2022 Kalahandi Jagannath temple burgled, silver crown weighing 10... June 5, 2022 10 Held With Ganja Worth Over Rs 20... May 28, 2022 Maoists torch four vehicles used in road construction May 28, 2022 Odisha: Headmaster Held For Sexually Harassing Inmates Of... May 23, 2022 Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik dedicates 7 power projects... May 23, 2022 Akhila Naik passes away, The First Odia Dalit... November 14, 2021 Mom, daughter stand firsts at Prestigious Award Show... September 16, 2021 Nuakhai Celebrated In Odisha’s Kalahandi District September 16, 2021 Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik distributes BSKY smart health... September 14, 2021 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ