Bhubaneshwar, Feb. 2 -- A new chapter unfolded at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) with the launch of the air cargo service, marking a significant milestone for the state's business community.
On its inaugural day, the air cargo service saw the dispatch of 100 kg of cashew nuts to Dubai and Jidal Steel products to Sweden, both via Kolkata airport.
Minister of MSME and Energy, Pratap Keshari Deb, emphasised the pivotal role this new service plays in liberating local businesses from dependency on other airports like Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Kolkata.
He stated, Now, businessmen in the state can directly export and import their products to destination countries through BPIA, eliminating delays and extra charges incurred at oth...