Odisha seeks clearances for Puri airport construction

Odisha is working to secure necessary clearances for the proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, according to a government source. The Expert Appraisal Committee recommended environmental clearance for the project, and the government is now focused on obtaining forest and coastal regulatory zone clearances. The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved the airport site in 2023, and the project has received preliminary federal approval. The Forest Advisory Committee has requested additional environmental impact assessments, including a wildlife conservation plan addressing concerns about tree removal and impacts on local species.