The Modi government on Friday approved the development of a civil terminal at the Bagdgora airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,549 crore.

Briefing reporters on the decision by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the proposed terminal building spans 70,390 square metres and is designed to accommodate 3,000 passengers during peak hours, with an annual capacity to handle 10 million passengers.

The key components of the project include the construction of an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for A-321 type aircraft as well as two link taxiways and multi-level car parking.

Emphasising environmental responsibility, the terminal building will be a green building, integrating renewable energy sources and maximising natural lighting to minimise ecological footprint.

“This development is poised to significantly enhance Bagdogra Airport's operational efficiency and passenger experience, reinforcing its role as a pivotal air travel hub for the region,” Vaishnaw said.

The CCEA, he said, also approved the development of new civil terminal at Bihta, Bihar at an estimated cost of ₹1,413 crore.

This infrastructure project represents a strategic move to address the anticipated saturation of capacity at Patna Airport.

The cabinet also approved Pune Metro Phase-1 project extension towards south from Swargate to Katraj spanning 5.46 km.

The total completion cost of the project is ₹2,954.53 crore to be operational by 2029.

The cabinet also approved two corridors of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3: it 44.65km in length with 31 stations. The total project completion cost of Phase-3 is ₹15,611 crore to be operational by 2029.

Following the completion of the projects, Bengaluru city will have a metro rail Network of 220.20 Km and provide direct connectivity to the Airport and Outer Ring Road East as a continuous ring connecting major IT clusters, the minister said.