Bhubaneswar, May 8 -- The proposed Greenfield Airport at Puri, recently approved by the Centre, is set to enhance air connectivity and unlock significant tourism and economic opportunities for the region. Usha Padhi, Secretary of Odisha's Housing and Urban Development and Commerce and Transport Departments, visited the project site to review land acquisition and resettlement efforts. Speaking on the occasion, she said, "The Puri Airport is not merely a structural project; it is a forward-looking gateway that will place Puri prominently on the global spiritual tourism map." She added, "With this approval, we can now accelerate development to meet global standards and achieve Greenfield airport status." Puri, one of India's most sacred pilgri...