Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Odisha's B-MAAN Scheme to Boost Aviation by 2030
The Odisha government is investing a lot of money into a new project called B-MAAN.
This project aims to make Odisha a major aviation hub.
Over five years, they plan to upgrade airports, build new facilities, and improve air travel.
They'll also support private airlines and bring in new technologies like drones and electric planes.
The goal is to create jobs and make the state a leader in aviation, like a central airport with many services.
Odisha government approved the B-MAAN scheme with a ₹4,182 crore investment.
The scheme aims to strengthen the state's aviation ecosystem by 2030.
The focus includes airport upgrades, connectivity, and maintenance facilities.
Private airlines will receive funds to promote regional air connectivity.
The state will promote futuristic technologies like drones and electric aircraft.
- Who
- Odisha government
- What
- Approved the B-MAAN scheme
- When
- Approved on Saturday, to be implemented 2025-2030
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To strengthen the state’s aviation ecosystem and become a leading aviation hub in eastern India
Proponents
Critics
Economic Impact
Proponents
Will stimulate economic growth by developing the aviation sector.
Critics
Not available
- Scheme Name
- B-MAAN
- Total Investment
- ₹4,182 crore
- Investment Period
- 2025-2030
- Primary Goal
- Develop aviation infrastructure
- Key Components
- Infrastructure, connectivity, and emerging tech
