Archive · 29 Jun 2025
MP Murmu Pushes for Malda Airport, Cites Strategic Need
A local politician in Malda wants an airport built.
He wrote a letter to the government asking them to build an airport because the area is far from the nearest airports and it's an important area for trade, farming, and border security.
He also mentioned a government plan to add new air routes, which Malda could be a part of.
The MP believes an airport would help the local economy, tourism and allow for quick response during emergencies.
Malda MP Khagen Murmu requests the Centre to establish an airport.
Malda's strategic location and economic potential are highlighted.
Current air travel requires travel to airports far from Malda.
Murmu cites the UDAN 2.0 scheme as a reason for consideration.
The airport would aid trade, tourism and border management.
- Who
- Malda Uttar MP Khagen Murmu and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- What
- A Member of Parliament is requesting the establishment of an airport.
- When
- The request was made in a letter dated June 26th.
- Where
- Malda district in India.
- Why
- To improve emergency services, border security, trade and tourism.
Proponents
No Opponents
Key Benefit
Proponents
Enhanced Emergency Services and Border Security
No Opponents
No opposing viewpoint found.
- MP
- Khagen Murmu
- District
- Malda
- Nearest Airport
- Bagdogra (240 km), Kolkata (325 km)
- Border
- Shares 165 km with Bangladesh
- Focus
- Agriculture and cottage industries
- Scheme Referenced
- UDAN 2.0