Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved the continuation and rationalization of the State Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for select international flights from Bhubaneswar, ensuring continued connectivity with strategic global destinations. The decision specifically targets IndiGo-operated flights connecting Bhubaneswar with Dubai and Singapore, which were initially launched with state VGF support to address early commercial viability challenges.
Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said that under the new proposal, VGF support will be extended for six months.
The Dubai route will receive funding for the Winter Schedule from October 27, 2025, to March 29, 2026, following a decline i...