Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Vizag MP Urges Displaced Airport Workers To Accept Jobs
Nearly 800 contract workers lost their jobs when the old Visakhapatnam airport closed.
MP Mathukumilli Sribharat told them to consider jobs that are currently available.
He said workers could improve their pay and careers through good performance and experience.
Some workers were sent toward job opportunities at Bhogapuram airport.
However, rules and eligibility requirements meant that not everyone could attend an interview.
A separate job fair was held with help from business and hotel groups.
More than 30 companies took part in the event.
About 440-450 people attended, 130 received job offers, and up to 150 more moved to the next interview stage.
The MP said he would keep working to create more jobs for those still unemployed.
Visakhapatnam MP Mathukumilli Sribharat urged nearly 800 displaced contract workers to accept available jobs.
Workers lost their positions after the closure of the old Visakhapatnam airport.
Many workers were referred to opportunities at Bhogapuram airport, but eligibility rules prevented some from securing interviews.
A recruitment drive involving more than 30 companies attracted around 440-450 candidates.
The drive resulted in 130 job offers, while another 100-150 candidates were shortlisted for further interviews.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam MP Mathukumilli Sribharat and nearly 800 contract workers displaced from the old Visakhapatnam airport.
- What
- The MP urged the workers to accept available employment and outlined efforts to find alternative jobs.
- When
- The timing of the airport closure and recruitment drive is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, with some opportunities linked to Bhogapuram airport and a recruitment drive supported by local business groups.
- Why
- The workers lost employment after the old airport closed, and officials and business groups sought alternative opportunities for them.
- Affected workers
- Nearly 800 contract workers
- Cause of displacement
- Closure of the old Visakhapatnam airport
- Companies at recruitment drive
- More than 30
- Candidates attending
- Around 440-450
- Job offers
- 130 candidates
- Shortlisted candidates
- Another 100-150 candidates
- Recruitment support
- Andhra Chambers and the Visakhapatnam Hotels Association