Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Odisha Plans 15 Airports by 2047
The Odisha government wants to have 15 fully working airports by 2047, which is when India will celebrate 100 years of independence.
Right now, Odisha has 19 airports or airstrips, but only 5 are operational.
The government is working on making more airports functional and even building a new international airport in Puri.
They also want to make a lot of money from aviation services and train people to work in the aviation industry.
The government is planning to make rules and policies to help this happen.
They also want Odisha to be a leader in aviation in eastern India.
Additionally, Odisha wants to become a 'green energy hub' by 2036, focusing on reducing the use of fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy.
They had a big meeting about energy with leaders from different places to talk about how to make energy cleaner and more sustainable.
Odisha aims to have 15 operational airports by 2047, up from the current 5.
The state has 19 airports or airstrips, with 12 being state-owned.
Bhubaneswar is the only international airport, with plans for another in Puri.
The government expects to generate Rs 5,000 crore annually from aviation by 2047.
Odisha is planning a comprehensive state aviation policy to streamline growth and attract investments.
- Who
- Odisha Government
- What
- Plans to have 15 operational airports by 2047
- When
- By 2047
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To enhance connectivity, infrastructure, and economic growth
- Target Year
- 2047
- Current Operational Airports
- 5
- Total Airports/Airstrips
- 19
- State-Owned Airports/Airstrips
- 12
- Expected Annual Revenue by 2047
- Rs 5,000 crore
- Proposed International Airport
- Puri
- Vision Document
- Viksit Odisha 2036–47
- State Aviation Policy
- In Planning