Four new airports to be developed in Bengal under UDAN scheme

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced the development of four new airports in West Bengal under the UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme). The airports will be constructed at Charra in Purulia, Kalaikunda in Paschim Medinipur, Balurghat in Dakshin Dinajpur, and Hasimara in Alipurduar.

The UDAN scheme aims to enhance regional air connectivity across India by developing underserved airports and making air travel more accessible to smaller towns and cities.