Administrator
22 April 2026
The proposed Dhalbhumgarh Airport project in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district has gained fresh momentum, with the state government moving ahead on its expansion plan.
The development proposal for a 540-acre airport site is set to be submitted to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), marking a significant step forward in strengthening regional air connectivity.
The project, which had remained delayed for years, is now progressing rapidly due to better coordination between the state government, district administration, and AAI.
The earlier plan for developing the airport over 240 acres has now been expanded to 540 acres, aiming to build a modern aviation facility capable of handling future passenger and operational demand.
According to officials, the revised proposal focuses on creating a fully equipped airport infrastructure that includes:
This expansion is expected to improve aviation infrastructure in the region.
A recent high-level meeting between the AAI Chairman, airport officials, and senior state government representatives led to key decisions regarding the project’s implementation.
The meeting resulted in a consensus to fast-track the planning process and enhance coordination between all agencies involved.
As per the available information, AAI has found the proposed site technically suitable for airport operations, with no major operational obstacles identified.
The project has entered an important phase involving land acquisition and environmental clearance.
Key developments include:
Several villages have already provided No Objection Certificates (NOCs)
Around 70,000 trees have been surveyed by the Forest Department.
Environmental clearance process has been forwarded to the central authorities.
The government has also directed a revised survey of the elephant corridor area, as a large portion of the site falls under wildlife movement zones.
The project had earlier faced delays due to the Greenfield Airport Policy 2008, which mandates a minimum distance of 150 km between two airports.
Since the distance between Dhalbhumgarh and Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) is around 130–135 km, the project remained stalled.
