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The Odisha government has approved a comprehensive scheme called B-MAAN (Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network) to boost its aviation sector. This five-year, ₹4,182 crore initiative aims to establish Odisha as a leading aviation hub in eastern India by improving infrastructure, connectivity, and promoting new technologies. It includes plans for viability gap funding, upgrading airports, creating MRO facilities, fostering air cargo capabilities, and generating employment through aviation-related skill development.

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Odisha Takes Flight: ₹4,182 Crore B-MAAN Scheme Aims to Transform State into Aviation Hub

Bhubaneswar, Odisha – October 26, 2025: The Odisha government has given the green light to a massive aviation development plan, the Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme, committing ₹4,182 crore over the next five years. The ambitious project, approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday, seeks to elevate Odisha into a leading aviation hub in eastern India.

Under the slogan “Aviation for All,” the B-MAAN scheme consolidates all aspects of aviation development under one umbrella. Key components include:

  • Infrastructure Development: Upgrading existing and building new airports and heliports, with a focus on underserved regions to improve regional access.
  • Connectivity Boost: Providing Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and other incentives to airlines to connect tier-II and tier-III cities with major hubs under the UDAN scheme.
  • MRO Ecosystem: Establishing world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at Biju Patnaik International Airport and other strategic locations to attract private investment and create a self-reliant maintenance ecosystem.
  • Technological Advancement: Promoting futuristic aviation technologies like drones, seaplanes, e-VTOL aircraft, and aerospace manufacturing, positioning Odisha at the forefront of green mobility.
  • Air Cargo Expansion: Strengthening air cargo infrastructure to facilitate agricultural exports, industrial logistics, and time-sensitive trade, integrating Odisha into national and global value chains.

The Commerce and Transport Department, the nodal agency for implementation, anticipates that B-MAAN will generate substantial employment opportunities. Plans include aviation-focused skilling programs, flight training, and specialized programs for technicians, pilots (with an emphasis on women), and ground-handling professionals, in partnership with established industry players.

“This scheme is a significant step towards realizing our vision of making air travel accessible to all and transforming Odisha into a major player in the aviation sector,” stated a government spokesperson.

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