Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday invited Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and CEOs of major airlines for an exposure trip to Odisha as he sought operation of more international flights from the state.
Patnaik noted that the state would get an opportunity to present in detail its potential and explain the viability of Bhubaneswar as a favoured international destination.
The chief minister said the government would provide necessary support for not only developing the infrastructure for aviation, but also consider incentives in the shape of viability gap funding for airline operations.
"I would like to invite you personally to visit the state of Odisha along with officers of Civil Aviation Ministry and the CEOs of major airlines," he wrote to Puri. "Looking forward to hosting you and your team in Bhubaneswar soon."