India, March 20 -- Direct flight services between Odisha capital and Goa will commence on April 1.

This was revealed by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) today.

The direct flight services between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar and Dabolim Airport in Goa will commence on April 1, said the CMO.

Private airline IndiGo will provide the flight services for four days-Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday-in a week under the New Destination Policy of the Odisha government. The initiative will encourage tourism, trade and other economic activities, added the CMO.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the commencement of direct flight services between Bhubaneswar and Goa....