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News Desk. Another important step is being taken towards strengthening air connectivity in Bihar. The process of expansion of Valmikinagar Airport located in West Champaran district of the state has accelerated. This is considered to be a news of great relief for the people who have been waiting for the start of air services in the region for a long time. The administration has started the work of land survey and measurement for the airport expansion and new approach road.

Big step taken towards airport expansion

Under the supervision of the administration, demarcation and survey of the land selected for airport expansion has started. The objective of the project is to equip Valmikinagar Airport with modern facilities so that regular air services can be operated from here in future. After the commencement of land survey, there is increased hope among the local people that this project which has been pending for years will now progress rapidly.

These major works will be done under the project

The airport expansion plan includes several important development works. Mainly these:

A new terminal building with modern facilities will be built.

The runway will be expanded for movement of larger aircraft.

For easy access to the airport, a 20 meter wide new approach road will be constructed.

With the development of these facilities, passengers will get a better experience and there will be a major improvement in the connectivity of the area.

Some private land also acquired

According to the administration, along with government land, some private tenant land will also be acquired to complete the project. For this, the land is being measured and necessary formalities are being completed under the legal process. It is the endeavor of the Land Acquisition Department that all the processes be completed on time, so that the construction work can be started without any delay.

Tourism will get a new boost

Valmikinagar is becoming one of the major natural tourist destinations of the country. Apart from Bihar, a large number of tourists from Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Nepal also visit the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) located here. In recent years there has also been an increase in the number of foreign tourists. After the start of air service, it will be easier for tourists to reach here, which is likely to give a new impetus to eco-tourism.

These districts can get big benefits

With the development of Valmikinagar Airport, people of West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran and other surrounding areas of North Bihar can get the benefit of better air connectivity. Also, due to its proximity to the Nepal border, trade and tourism activities are expected to get a boost in the border areas also.

Employment and development will gain momentum

Construction of the airport will create new employment opportunities at the local level. Investment may increase in hotels, transport, tourism, trade and other service sectors. This will give a new impetus to the economic activities of the area and will also increase employment opportunities for the local youth.