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Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, June 27: In view of Nabakalebara and Ratha Yatra festivals in Puri, the Union ministry of culture and ministry of civil aviation are mulling to launch international flights from Bhubaneswar commencing July 10.
Minister of state for petroleum Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday reviewed the preparations for the big event with minister of state for railways Manoj Sinha and minister of state for tourism and culture Mahesh Sharma.
After the review, Pradhan told newspersons, “The railways have decided to run at least 200 special trains as against 80 to 90 being run by the railways during the preceding years”.
Railways is creating adequate passenger amenities and infrastructure facilities for the comfort of passengers visiting Puri.
Pradhan also discussed with the minister of state, tourism and culture about various schemes to promote Nabakalebara on the social media, print media and other mass media to popularise the event in India and abroad.
“The entire campaign related to Nabakalebara is being made as part of Incredible India campaign. It was also decided to organise a separate function for issuance of commemorative stamps and coins on the occasion,” added Pradhan.
“As part of popularising
the festival and facilitating international travellers, it has been decided to start operation of international flights from
Biju Patnaik Airport. Air India will commence international
operations before July 10 from Bhubaneswar for Dubai,” said Sharma.