Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will inaugurate four new direct air services at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal on Sunday, August 9. The Chief Minister will flag off the first Bhopal–Rewa flight.
The new services will connect Bhopal–Rewa, Bhopal–Patna, Rewa–Kolkata and Jabalpur–Kolkata, expanding both intra-state and inter-state air connectivity.
Four New Routes to Begin Operations
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will inaugurate four new direct air services at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal on Sunday, August 9. The Chief Minister will flag off the first Bhopal–Rewa flight.
The new services will connect Bhopal–Rewa, Bhopal–Patna, Rewa–Kolkata and Jabalpur–Kolkata, expanding both intra-state and inter-state air connectivity.
The four routes are:
- Bhopal–Rewa
- Bhopal–Patna
- Rewa–Kolkata
- Jabalpur–Kolkata
The Bhopal–Rewa service will provide a direct air link between the state capital and the Vindhya region, while the Bhopal–Patna route will connect the capitals of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
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Eight Routes Approved Under Civil Aviation Policy
Madhya Pradesh has been focusing on expanding regional air connectivity through its Civil Aviation Policy 2025, which seeks to connect cities within the state with major destinations.
So far, eight new routes have been approved under the policy. Four are already operational:
- Rewa–Delhi
- Rewa–Indore
- Rewa–Raipur
- Indore–Abu Dhabi
The remaining four routes will become operational following Sunday’s launch.
Boost for Business, Tourism and Passenger Travel
The Bhopal–Patna service is expected to benefit passengers, traders and business communities while also improving connectivity for people from Bihar living in Madhya Pradesh.
Meanwhile, the Rewa–Kolkata and Jabalpur–Kolkata flights will strengthen links between Madhya Pradesh and eastern India.
The government expects the new services to reduce travel time and make inter-state movement more convenient. Better air connectivity could also support:
- Tourism and travel
- Trade and business
- Education-related travel
- Economic activity
- Inter-state passenger movement
Senior Dignitaries to Attend Launch
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, Union Civil Aviation Ministry Secretary Sameer Kumar Sinha, Airports Authority of India Chairman Vipin Kumar and Alliance Air Chairman Amit Kumar are among the dignitaries expected to attend the launch programme.
The expansion of the regional air network is aimed at providing faster and more convenient travel while improving Madhya Pradesh’s links with major cities across the country.
The four new services mark another step in the state’s efforts to strengthen regional aviation and improve connectivity for citizens, businesses and travellers.
