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Centre Grants In-Principle Approval for Puri's Shree Jagannath International Airport

The proposed greenfield airport aims to enhance religious tourism and regional connectivity, with phased construction on a 1,500-acre site underway.

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Overview

  • The central government has given in-principle approval for the Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, marking a significant milestone in the multi-year project.
  • Approximately 1,500 acres of land along the Puri-Brahmagiri road have been identified for the airport, with 251 acres already acquired for the project.
  • The airport is expected to boost religious tourism centered around the 12th-century Jagannath temple and improve connectivity to major metropolitan cities.
  • Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi credited the approval to Prime Minister Modi and highlighted the development's potential to transform Puri into a global spiritual tourism hub.
  • The BJD emphasized former CM Naveen Patnaik's 2021 proposal as the project's starting point, linking it to broader efforts like the heritage corridor and Blue Flag beach upgrades.