Lok Sabha Debates
Demand For Establishment Of Sri Jagannath International Airport At Puri. on 17 March, 2021
Seventeenth Loksabha an> Title: Demand for establishment of Sri Jagannath International Airport at Puri.
DR. RAJASHREE MALLICK (JAGATSINGHPUR): Mr. Chairman, Sir, thank you.
Puri, the famous Jagannath Dham, is a holy city in the State of Odisha. It is one of the original Char Dhams of Hindus. The Sun Temple of Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just 35 km. away from Puri and Ramachandi. The Chandrabhaga Beach provides a unique experience to national and international tourists.
The famous Chilka Lake and Bhitarkanika National Park are two important international eco-tourism sites. Recently, Puri Beach has been transformed into a Blue Flag Beach with world-class experience for the tourists. The historic Buddhist Heritage at Dhauli, Ratnagiri, etc. attracts Buddhist pilgrims from across the world.
The coastal highway passes through Puri and connects Paradeep Port and the greenfield Astarang Port. There is a great potential for economic synergy along the entire corridor.
The famous Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival and attracts lakhs of pilgrims and visitors from across the world.
Our hon. Chief Minister, Shri Naveen Patnaik, has also requested hon. Prime Minister of India, vide his D.O. letter dated 1.1.2021 for establishment of Sri Jagannath International Airport at Puri. We will provide all necessary support for that.
Through you, I would request the Minister of Civil Aviation to take immediate action on this matter. Thank you so much.