A direct flight service between Rourkela and Kolkata will soon be launched soon with the support of the Odisha government.
The Chief Minister's Office said on Tuesday it will be a state-sponsored route with the Odisha government providing viability gap funding (VGF) for 35 seats.
As part of the plan, Alliance Air will operate three flights a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
According to the statement, the inaugural one-way fare will start from Rs 1,999. The move will boost tourism sector in Sundargarh district, the statement added.
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