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Centre studies proposal for four new airports in West Bengal

Source: The Hindu · 22 Sep 2026, 15:44 UTC
Centre studies proposal for four new airports in West Bengal
Image: The Hindu · original report

The central government is studying a proposal to establish four new airports in West Bengal, according to The Hindu’s supplied headline. No details were provided about the proposed locations, project costs, timelines, operators or the stage of the government’s review.

The central government is studying a plan to establish four new airports in West Bengal, according to the supplied headline from The Hindu. The material does not identify the locations being considered or say whether the proposal covers new construction, expansion or another form of airport development. No information was provided about the estimated cost of the projects, their proposed capacity or the authorities responsible for carrying them forward.

The timeline for the study and any decision by the Centre are also not stated. The supplied report contains no comments from the West Bengal government, local authorities, airlines or residents. On the available information, the proposal remains under study, with no confirmation that the airports have been approved or that construction is scheduled.

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