India to Build 4 New Airports in West Bengal Within 2 Years, Centre Announces Aviation Push

The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that West Bengal will receive four new airports within the next 24 months, a move aimed at boosting regional connectivity and supporting economic growth. The project is part of a national aviation strategy that seeks to increase the number of operational airports across the country. While the exact locations of the new airports have not yet been disclosed, officials said they will be strategically placed to serve major cities and industrial hubs in the state. Additionally, the government hinted that Kolkata could see the development of a second airport to accommodate rising passenger traffic. The initiative is expected to create jobs and attract investment in the aviation and ancillary sectors.