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Bihar CM Announces Tender for Raxaul Airport Redevelopment

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a tender for Raxaul Airport redevelopment, focusing on runway, apron, and taxiway upgrades. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the project, which aims to strengthen connectivity in border regions along the India-Nepal corridor. The project will benefit residents of East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts who currently rely on distant airports. Officials believe the airport will boost trade, tourism, and economic growth, especially for the nearby Valmiki Tiger Reserve.

Key Points: Raxaul Airport Redevelopment Tender Issued in Bihar

  • Tender issued for Raxaul Airport airside infrastructure
  • Project to boost India-Nepal corridor connectivity
  • Benefits East/West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar districts
  • Aim to enhance trade, tourism, and local economy
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Bihar: Tender issued for Raxaul airport redevelopment; CM Choudhary thanks PM Modi

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces tender for Raxaul Airport redevelopment, thanks PM Modi. Project to boost connectivity in Champaran region.

"The initiative reflects the commitment of the double-engine government towards accelerating development - CM Samrat Choudhary"

Patna, May 6

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced a major infrastructure initiative for the state, revealing that a tender has been issued for the redevelopment of Raxaul Airport.

Sharing the update on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the tender pertains to engineering consultancy services for the development of key airside infrastructure, including the runway, apron and taxiway.

He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for support to the project.

The redevelopment of Raxaul Airport is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening connectivity in Bihar's border regions, particularly along the India-Nepal corridor.

Once completed, the project is expected to make air travel more accessible for residents of the Champaran region and provide a boost to trade, tourism and the local economy.

The Chief Minister said the initiative reflects the commitment of the "double-engine government" towards accelerating development in the state and enhancing infrastructure capabilities.

The project holds particular importance for districts such as East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi and Sheohar, whose residents currently depend on distant airports for air travel.

At present, many passengers from these areas travel to Darbhanga to access flights to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Currently, Bihar has operational airports in Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga and Purnea.

In addition, the Central government has approved Greenfield airport projects in Saran, Bhagalpur and Muzaffarpur.

An airport is also coming up at Bihta on the outskirts of Patna. Construction work on the project is currently underway.

Officials believe that the Raxaul Airport project will significantly enhance regional connectivity and contribute to Bihar's broader economic growth trajectory.

At present, Raxaul is connected through rail and road networks, and air connectivity is expected to provide a major boost to industrial activity, tourism and overall economic growth in the region.

The town is located near the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), the state's only tiger reserve.

Wildlife enthusiasts are expected to benefit from easier access to the region once air connectivity is established.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally! Champaran region deserves better connectivity. My family in Motihari has to go all the way to Darbhanga for flights. This will be such a relief for daily commuters and students. Thank you CM and PM for thinking of the border areas. 🙏
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James A
Impressive infrastructure push in Bihar. Air connectivity to Raxaul could also strengthen Indo-Nepal ties via trade routes. Good to see regional development getting attention. Hope they expedite the Bihta airport too.
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Aman W
Ab to airport bhi double-engine ki tarah tez bane! 😄 Seriously though, this is good for business and tourism, but we also need better roads in the region - Raxaul's highways are in bad shape. Hope the government doesn't forget basic infrastructure while building airports.
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Sarah B
Positive step. As someone who frequently travels to Patna for work, improved regional airports mean less time wasted commuting to major hubs. Raxaul's location near Nepal makes it strategic for both passenger and cargo flights. Let's see if the tender timeline holds.
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Kavya N
Very happy for Champaran residents! But I hope they also coordinate with Nepali authorities to allow cross-border flights from Raxaul to Birgunj or Kathmandu. That would be a game-changer for trade and tourism in the entire region. 😊
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