An important step towards developed India 2047
Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, a remote tribal dominated area of the country, is now connected to air service.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the gift of air travel facility to Surguja and its surrounding districts by virtually inaugurating Maa Mahamaya Airport, Darima from Varanasi.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, Governor Ramen Deka, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and many other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
This air service will bring a new chapter in the lives of lakhs of people of Surguja and its surrounding districts like Jashpur, Surajpur, Balrampur, Korea, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur.
With this, people will easily get the facility of air travel to big cities of the country, which will be an economical and time-saving option compared to before. This will not only bring ease in transportation, but will also add a new pace to the economic and social progress of this region.
People of this area will be able to directly connect with Delhi, Kolkata, Raipur, Bilaspur and other major cities through this new service. Starting of air service was a much awaited demand of Surguja region, which has now been fulfilled.
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said on the occasion, “The inauguration of Maa Mahamaya Airport is a historic moment for the Surguja region.
This is not just an effort to ease air travel, but is an important step towards connecting our tribal communities and remote areas with the mainstream of development. This will provide new opportunities for education, health and employment to the people of the area.
We are proud that we are contributing in taking our state towards the dream of Developed India 2047. Air connectivity will not only make travel easier but will also boost the local economy.”
Air Connectivity: A step towards the dream of Developed India 2047
Whenever the people of the tribal area settled in the lush green valleys of Surguja would move towards big cities, the thought of a long and tiring journey would trouble them.
The special identity of this remote area is its natural beauty, but connecting with other parts of the country has always been a challenge for the people here.
But now things are about to change. By virtually inaugurating Maa Mahamaya Airport, Ambikapur today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured that this area of Surguja becomes an integral part of the country’s development journey.
This resolution of Prime Minister Modi is not just the beginning of an airport, but a step towards realizing a bigger dream. This is a symbol of our resolve for ‘Developed India 2047’.” When he gave this gift to Chhattisgarh, there was a glow of new hope on the faces of the people of Ambikapur. This airport has become a means of connecting with the mainstream of the country for lakhs of people not only of Surguja but also of the surrounding districts of Jashpur, Surajpur, Balrampur, Korea, and Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur.
Surguja’s growing possibilities
With the opening of Maa Mahamaya Airport, people of Surguja will be able to directly connect with Raipur, Delhi, Kolkata, Jabalpur, and other big cities.
This initiative will give students here an opportunity to go out for better education, traders will get access to new markets to expand their business, and most importantly, patients will get easy access to better facilities for treatment.
Rajesh, a young entrepreneur from Ambikapur, says, “Now it will be easier for us to deliver our products to other cities. Earlier this journey by road was long and expensive, but now we can deliver our local products directly to cities like Delhi and Kolkata.” This airport will give a new direction to the economic activities of Surguja, and small and big businessmen here are also excited about this change.
New avenues for tourism
The beautiful valleys of Surguja, the hill station of Mainpat, and the historical caves of Ramgarh are counted among the major tourist destinations here. Now with the opening of this airport, it will become easier for tourists to come here. People associated with tourism believe that this will further increase the attraction of Surguja. Local guide Shankar says, “Earlier tourists had to travel by road for hours to come here, but now they can come directly by flight. “This will increase our tourism business and provide employment to local people.”
Economic growth and investment prospects
On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi emphasized on the economic development of Surguja and said that this airport will not only make transportation easier but will also attract investment in the area. The air service will provide new markets to the local industries, which will increase employment opportunities. Small businesses here, such as handicrafts, cottage industries, and agricultural products, will now be able to reach other parts of the country easily.
Surguja’s agricultural products are in demand across the country, and now farmers here can also deliver their products directly to the markets of Delhi or Kolkata. This will not only increase their income but will also strengthen the economic condition of the area.
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