Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presided over a decisive cabinet meeting where 35 agendas received the final nod, including the much-awaited international airport in Sonpur, Saran. Nestled in the Hajipur-Dumaria corridor on 4,200 acres, this modern greenfield terminal is poised to redefine air connectivity in Bihar.
Just minutes from Patna, it will shoulder the load from JP Narayan Airport, specializing in long-distance global flights. With a 2030 deadline, the project will emerge as Eastern India’s aviation powerhouse, serving northern Bihar comprehensively.
The transformative impact extends far: easier pilgrimages to Sonpur Mela and visits to Buddhist sites in Vaishali will invigorate tourism. A cascade of jobs in logistics, hospitality, and allied industries will empower locals, driving industrial expansion. Bihar’s development trajectory receives a major thrust, promising sustained economic momentum through superior global linkages.