It has planned to develop infrastructure facilities and expand the runways of four airstrips at Rangeilunda, Jeypore, Baripada and Padmapur, said an official.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister’s Office said in a statement. The state has 28 airstrips, of which 12 are managed by the state government. (IANS)