Union cabinet approves Rs 2,962 crore airport projects for Bihar, West Bengal

New Delhi: The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved two projects for expansion of airports, one each in Bihar and West Bengal, with an investment of Rs 2,962 crore.

A new civil enclave will be developed at Patna airport with an estimated cost of Rs 1,413 crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a media briefing.

The proposed new integrated terminal building at Patna airport will cover an area of 66,000 square metres and is designed to annually cater to 50 lakh passengers.

“This will be further expanded by another 50 lakh whenever it is required and ultimate capacity would be one crore passengers per annum,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement.

Key components of the Patna airport project include the construction of an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for single-aisle planes, as well as two link taxiways.

Additionally, a new civil enclave will be developed at Bagdgora airport, near Siliguri in West Bengal, at an estimated cost of Rs 1,549 crore. It will span 70,390 square metres and is designed for an annual capacity of 1 crore passengers. Key components of the project include the construction of an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for A-321 type aircraft, as well as two link taxiways and Multi-Level Car Parking.

“Emphasising environmental responsibility, the terminal building will be a green building, integrating renewable energy sources and maximising natural lighting to minimise ecological footprint,” the Ministry said.