The Odisha government has approved the 'B-MAAN' scheme with a total outlay of ₹14,182 crore to transform the state into an "aviation hub" in eastern India, a senior official confirmed. A meeting of the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved the Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme, which is an umbrella programme for the development of the aviation sector, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja stated on Saturday evening.
"The scheme aims to bring all aspects of aviation under one comprehensive framework. It is expected to position Odisha as a leading aviation hub in eastern India under the inclusive vision 'Aviation for All'," Ahuja said.
The major components of the scheme will include infrastructure development and modernisation, air connectivity and viable gap funding (VGP), maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) ecosystem, emerging technologies and innovation, cargo and logistics development, capacity building and skill development and institutional strengthening.
Additionally, the state will promote futuristic technologies such as drones, seaplanes, e-VTOL aircraft, and aerospace manufacturing. This, the Chief Secretary said, will enable Odisha to stay at the forefront of new-age aviation and green mobility. Strengthening air cargo infrastructure will also be a key part of the scheme.
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