The Government of India has revealed key updates regarding the status of non-operational and under-operational airports in Bihar under the UDAN scheme, aimed at enhancing regional air connectivity across the state.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has provided a comprehensive update on the progress of the UDAN scheme in Bihar, which aims to boost regional air connectivity. Several airstrips and airports across the state, including Arrah, Begusarai, Bettiah, and Bhagalpur, are on the list of unserved airports under the scheme.
| District | Airport/Airstrip | Status | Work Progress | Future Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrah | Arrah | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Begusarai | Begusarai | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Bettiah | Bettiah | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Bhabua (Kaimur) | Bhabua | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Bihar Sharif | Bihar Sharif | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Bihta | Bihta | Under-operational | Bids received under UDAN 5.0, but not awarded as AAI plans to build the airport | Construction by Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Birpur | Birpur | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Buxar | Buxar | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Chhapra | Chhapra | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Dehri-on-Sone | Dehri-on-Sone (Rohtas) | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Forbesganj | Forbesganj | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Hathua (Gopalganj) | Hathua | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Jehanabad | Jehanabad | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Jogbani | Jogbani | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Katihar | Katihar | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Kishanganj | Kishanganj | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Madhubani | Madhubani | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Motihari | Motihari | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Munger | Munger | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Raxaul | Raxaul | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Saharsa | Saharsa | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Valmiki Nagar | Valmiki Nagar | Non-operational | Listed under UDAN scheme; bids received under UDAN 5.2 for small aircraft | Awaiting state government confirmation on land availability |
| Darbhanga | Darbhanga | Under-operational | Developed under UDAN 2.0 at a cost of ₹126.85 crores | Continued operations on non-RCS routes |
| Purnea | Purnea | Under-operational | Bids received under UDAN 5.0, but not awarded as AAI plans to build the airport | Construction by Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
The UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme is a flagship initiative by the Government of India to make air travel affordable and widespread, promoting economic growth in regional areas.
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