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New Airport Approved in Bihar
Why in News?
Recently, approval has been given by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the construction of a new airport at Bihta, Bihar.
Key Points
- About Bihta Airport:
- It will be constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 459 crore.
- The work of construction of the airport has been assigned to a Russian company.
- The target has been set to complete this airport by the year 2026.
- The Bihar government has allotted about 108 acres of land for the construction of the airport.
- Along with this, Danapur-Bihta elevated corridor is being constructed at a cost of about Rs 2000 crore, which is likely to be completed by the year 2026.
- Benefits:
- This airport will be connected to Patna city and will also become a new air traffic hub for the entire Bihar and surrounding areas.
- This will enhance air connectivity between major cities, driving growth in business and tourism.
- The airport's construction will boost local employment, enhance passenger facilities, and make travel more affordable.
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- AAI is a statutory body , constituted by an Act of Parliament on April 1, 1995.
- Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
- This authority constructs, upgrades, maintains and manages civil aviation infrastructure both on ground and in airspace .
- At present, the AAI manages 137 airports, including 23 international airports, 10 customs airports, 81 domestic airports and 23 domestic civil enclaves in defence airfields.
- It also provides air navigation services and operates a training institute for aviation professionals.
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Buddhist Festival 2025
Why in News?
A three- day Buddhist Festival 2025 was organized at the Kalachakra Ground in Gaya district of Bihar .
Key Points
- About the Festival:
- A glimpse of spiritual , cultural and tourism activities was seen in this Buddhist festival
- Apart from local artists, artists from 6 countries including Indonesia , Laos and Japan participated in it .
- A Buddhist film festival was also organized. For this, big filmmakers , writers etc. from many countries were invited.
- This film festival and arts festival was organised at Mahabodhi Convention Centre .
Buddhist Festival
- Buddhist Festival is an annual cultural and spiritual event , celebrated mainly in Bodh Gaya, Bihar .
- This festival celebrates the teachings of Lord Gautam Buddha , Buddhism and its rich cultural heritage.
- The Buddhist Festival was first organised in the year 1998 .
- Bodhgaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment (Bodhi) , hence this place is very sacred for the followers of Buddhism.
- This festival promotes the basic principles of Buddhism like non-violence , compassion , peace and meditation .
- Thousands of devotees and tourists from India as well as Sri Lanka , Nepal , Bhutan , Japan , China , Thailand , Myanmar and other countries participate in it.