Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 562 crore for an Aviation Training Centre at Birasal, Dhenkanal, aiming to create 500 professionals annually for the aviation industry.

Odisha Cabinet approved Rs 562 crore for setting up an Aviation Training Centre at Birasal, Dhenkanal. The Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) will offer pilot training, simulator training, cabin crew training, and other related services for the aviation industry, aiming to create 500 professionals annually to meet the need for 2,000 pilots in India over the next 20 years. This initiative aims to boost the local economy and support the growth in the tourism and hospitality sector.

March 09, 2024
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