Naveen Patniak urged to take up the issue with Civil Aviation Ministry
BERHAMPUR: The South Orissa Students' Association (SOSA) has sent a memorandum to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urging him to take up the matter regarding establishment of a domestic airport near Berhampur with the Civil Aviation Ministry. The association feels the recent growth in aviation sector seems to have bypassed Orissa although it is on the fast track of industrial development. In comparison to other states like Gujarat and Maharashtra, Orissa lacks proper air connectivity. At a time when other states have multiple functional airports, Orissa still depends on the airport in the State capital Bhubaneswar, which is it the only domestic airport. The SOSA activists feel establishment of a domestic airport in Berhampur can serve as a major catalyst for development of ten districts of south Orissa. Berhampur happens to be the greatest urban centre of South Orissa and a hub for business, transport, health and higher education. It is also a major upcoming industrial corridor due to the Gopalpur port, proposed SEZ and industrial park by Tata Steel, IREL etc in its proximity. It also has Army Air Defence College and several major educational institutes. SOSA feels aviation infrastructure can also increase tourism prospects of south Orissa.
It may be noted that an air strip exists at Rangeilunda near Berhampur University campus. Recently a flying training institute has been proposed at the air strip. Added to it a radar surveillance station of Airport Authority of India (AAI) is located near Berhampur. The SOSA members urged the Orissa government to take cue from Madhya Pradesh which is also a poor state like Orissa.
Madhya Pradesh has airports in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Khajuraho. Recently Madhya Pradesh government organised a global investor's summit at Khajuraho, which could be possible only due to the airport. Similarly Rajasthan's multiple airports also help in tapping the tourism prospects. Bihar also has an airport at Gaya apart from the one in Patna. There are also proposals that in Orissa some new airports can be established through private-public participation.
Source: The Hindu
BERHAMPUR: The South Orissa Students' Association (SOSA) has sent a memorandum to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urging him to take up the matter regarding establishment of a domestic airport near Berhampur with the Civil Aviation Ministry. The association feels the recent growth in aviation sector seems to have bypassed Orissa although it is on the fast track of industrial development. In comparison to other states like Gujarat and Maharashtra, Orissa lacks proper air connectivity. At a time when other states have multiple functional airports, Orissa still depends on the airport in the State capital Bhubaneswar, which is it the only domestic airport. The SOSA activists feel establishment of a domestic airport in Berhampur can serve as a major catalyst for development of ten districts of south Orissa. Berhampur happens to be the greatest urban centre of South Orissa and a hub for business, transport, health and higher education. It is also a major upcoming industrial corridor due to the Gopalpur port, proposed SEZ and industrial park by Tata Steel, IREL etc in its proximity. It also has Army Air Defence College and several major educational institutes. SOSA feels aviation infrastructure can also increase tourism prospects of south Orissa.It may be noted that an air strip exists at Rangeilunda near Berhampur University campus. Recently a flying training institute has been proposed at the air strip. Added to it a radar surveillance station of Airport Authority of India (AAI) is located near Berhampur. The SOSA members urged the Orissa government to take cue from Madhya Pradesh which is also a poor state like Orissa.
Madhya Pradesh has airports in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Khajuraho. Recently Madhya Pradesh government organised a global investor's summit at Khajuraho, which could be possible only due to the airport. Similarly Rajasthan's multiple airports also help in tapping the tourism prospects. Bihar also has an airport at Gaya apart from the one in Patna. There are also proposals that in Orissa some new airports can be established through private-public participation.
Source: The Hindu
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