New Airports in WB

The WB govt. has embarked on a plan to revive a number of small airports in Purlia, Malda, Coochbehar and Bankura districts and also the Behala flying club near the outskirts of the metropolis. It is reported that govt. is keen to set up a cargo airport between NH-2 and NH-6 near Kona Expressway following requests from many investors including the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group. The government is looking for 1,000 acres of land and further progress may been on acquisition of land.