The State Government on Tuesday has decided to provide Rs 50 crore to the Air Port Authority of India (AAI) to facilitate development of the oldest Jharsuguda Airport.
According to official sources, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sanctioned the funds following a proposal from the AAI authorities for undertaking the first phase of construction of the strategic air-strip, which had been laid by the British. The first phase of development of the air port would be taken up at Rs 175 crore.
On completion, the air port would be able to provide facilities for landing of AB-321 type of aeroplane. The development of the air port requires around 300 acres of land, sources said.