Centre approves Rs. 1549 cr for New Civil Enclave at Bagdogra Airport

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,sans-serif"><b>SILIGURI,: </b>The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved the proposal for the development of New Civil Enclave at Bagdgora Airport at an estimated cost of Rs.1549 crore. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,sans-serif">Bagdogra, being the sole operational civilian airport in North Bengal, serves over 8000 passengers daily, with over one million passenger arrivals recorded in the past year. Currently, around 40 flights operate from Bagdogra airport, and this number is expected to grow exponentially.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,sans-serif">“It is a vital infrastructure project that will hugely improve connectivity for the Himalayan regions of North Bengal, Sikkim, parts of Bihar, Assam, as well as the neighbouring areas of Nepal, and Bhutan. The airport serves as a crucial gateway for the Eastern and North Eastern region, providing vital connectivity that will boost tourism, trade, and economic development for our Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars region,” said Darjeeling MP Raju Bista. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,sans-serif">The proposed terminal building will span 70,390 sqm and is designed to accommodate 3000 Peak Hour Passengers (PHP), with an annual capacity to handle 10 million 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,sans-serif">Emphasizing environmental responsibility, the terminal building will be a Green Building, integrating renewable energy sources and maximizing natural lighting to minimize ecological footprint.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,sans-serif">“The development of Bagdogra Airport will go a long way in ensuring the expansion of international and domestic Travel, Tourism, Trade, Commerce, and Business in our region. It will also contribute massively towards generating employment for the youths, and fostering robust economic growth of our region,” said the Darjeeling MP.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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