Bihar

• 15 Feb 2023

Two Helipads each will be Built at 18 Airports in Bihar

Why In News?

According to information received from the media on February 14, 2023, two helipads each will be built at all the 18 airports owned by the state government in Bihar.

Key points

• Under the instructions received from the state government, the Building Construction Department has started the process of making estimates for the construction of helipad here.
• Airports under the state government include Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Supaul, Saran, Dehri-on-Sone (Rohtas), Kishanganj, Madhubani, Munger, Purnia, Saharsa, Valmikinagar (East Champaran), Bhabua (Kaimur), Biharsharif (Nalanda), Buxar, Ara (Bhojpur), Motihari (East Champaran), Katihar along with construction of helipads, many more development works will be done to change the face of Katihar.
• Flights operate from three airports in Bihar, including Patna, Gaya and Darbhanga.