Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna on Wednesday (September 4) to review the ongoing construction of a new terminal. He urged officials to expedite the completion of the expansion project.
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office revealed that Kumar inspected the construction progress and directed officials to accelerate the remaining tasks. He also chaired a review meeting at the airport, which was also attended by M Suresh, Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
At the review meeting, Kumar emphasised the importance of enhanced facilities and better connectivity. He also offered state support for any additional needs during the construction.
All you need to know about expansion work of Patna airport
- The master plan for the expansion of Patna airport is estimated to cost Rs 1,400 crore.
- The expansion would be finished within the next five months.
- The new terminal will include six additional parking stands, increasing the total from five to eleven.
- This expansion will boost the airport’s capacity from 3 million to 10 million passengers annually.
- Improve water drainage systems and quick access to the airport for passengers.
According to the statement, in addition to expanding Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga airports, the state government is also working on establishing new airports in Purnea, Raxaul, Rajgir, and Bhagalpur.