Odisha Targets 15 Fully Operational Airports by 2047

• Odisha aims to have 15 fully operational airports by 2047, a target discussed at the 4th High Power Committee on Aviation meeting.
• Currently, only 5 of Odisha's 19 airports/airstrips are operational; Bhubaneswar is the sole international airport, with plans for a new one in Puri.
• The state expects to generate Rs 5,000 crore annual revenue from aviation services by 2047.
• Plans include a dedicated policy to promote Flight Training Organisations (FTOs) and a comprehensive state aviation policy.
• Aviation manufacturing and MRO facilities are considered a thrust sector to strengthen the value chain and attract new industries, positioning Odisha as a leading aviation hub.

Why It Matters: Odisha's aviation goals will drive economic growth, tourism, and connectivity.