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West Bengal starts land survey for Kalyani Greenfield Airport project
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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The West Bengal government has launched the initial land‑identification phase for the proposed Kalyani Greenfield Airport, aiming to boost regional connectivity.
The state government of West Bengal announced on Monday that it has begun the first step of locating suitable land for the Kalyani Greenfield Airport, a new civil aviation hub planned near the town of Kalyani, about 50 kilometres north of Kolkata.
Officials from the Department of Transport and the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation will conduct surveys, assess land availability and coordinate with local authorities to finalize parcels that meet the project's technical and environmental criteria.
The airport is envisioned as a greenfield facility that will handle both passenger and cargo traffic, reducing pressure on the existing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. State officials say the project could attract significant private investment and generate employment opportunities in the region.
The land‑identification phase is expected to take several months, after which a detailed project report will be prepared for approval by the central government and potential investors.
No final decision on the exact site or timeline has been made, but the government has indicated that the initiative aligns with its broader goal of enhancing infrastructure and boosting economic growth in West Bengal.
Officials from the Department of Transport and the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation will conduct surveys, assess land availability and coordinate with local authorities to finalize parcels that meet the project's technical and environmental criteria.
The airport is envisioned as a greenfield facility that will handle both passenger and cargo traffic, reducing pressure on the existing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. State officials say the project could attract significant private investment and generate employment opportunities in the region.
The land‑identification phase is expected to take several months, after which a detailed project report will be prepared for approval by the central government and potential investors.
No final decision on the exact site or timeline has been made, but the government has indicated that the initiative aligns with its broader goal of enhancing infrastructure and boosting economic growth in West Bengal.