Bokaro, March 31 -- Bokaro, one of Jharkhand's key industrial cities, continues to await air connectivity despite its airport being fully constructed and ready for operations. Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), Bokaro was selected among four cities in Jharkhand to facilitate commercial flights. However, while Deoghar Airport commenced operations on July 12, 2022, Bokaro Airport remains grounded due to administrative delays and unresolved clearances.
The primary hurdle cited for the delay is the pending security vetting process and the absence of obstruction lights on the chimneys of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) where according to COC BSL M.K. Dhan, the installation of these lights is in progress and will be completed soon. Additiona...