Bihar's Sabeya Airport: From WWII Airbase to Public Hub? Revival Gains Momentum

• Sabeya Airport in Bihar's Gopalganj, a WWII airbase, is set for revival under the UDAN scheme.
• Gopalganj MP Dr Alok Kumar Suman raised the issue in Parliament, seeking central government support.
• The airport, built by the British in 1868, holds strategic importance due to its proximity to China.
• Land record verification for 432 acres is complete; encroachment removal and boundary construction are next steps.
• Reopening is expected to boost connectivity, trade, tourism, and benefit over 1.5 lakh residents working abroad.