Raipur.06 May 2023. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel reached Mahamaya Airport in Ambikapur today. Here he saw the runway and praised the officials for the timely completion of quality work. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the development of Mahamaya Airport in Surguja was being discussed for a long time at the state level and at the national level. I always used to discuss this with Health Minister TS Singh Deo and Food Minister Amarjit Bhagat. Along with this, we were also in constant touch with the Ministry of Aviation in Delhi. Today this airport has also become ready for landing of big planes. This has been made possible by the 1800 meter air strip built at a cost of Rs 48 crore. The entire area is 374 acres and we have also directed the authorities to prepare an action plan for further development of the airport to accommodate more number of large aircraft in future. The Chief Minister said that after 3 days the DGCA team is going to come here for inspection. Soon after that we will apply for the license. After applying for the license, the license is generally issued in 25 days. We will suggest to the aviation ministry to start flights from Ambikapur to Delhi, Banaras and Raipur. With the acceptance of the suggestion, there will be huge possibilities for the development of tourism in this area. With the commencement of flights to Banaras for 3 days and flights to Delhi for 3 days, the beauty of Surguja will be available through the aviation route as well and people will be able to reach Surguja easily. The beauty of Surguja is unique and now with the availability of aviation facility, tourists from all over the country will be able to see the natural beauty of the forests and hills here. They will be able to see Mainpat and Ramgarh hills in Surguja. Along with this, you will also be able to see the sources of hot water of Tatapani. In this way, Surguja will be rapidly established as a major center in the tourism map. The Chief Minister said that Surguja Airport is one of the oldest airports in the country. After independence, WBM Airport was built here in 1950. Indira ji had come here in 1974. Now that this airport has been developed, private planes will also be able to land here and the tourism of Surguja will develop rapidly with the landing of big planes. The Chief Minister said that October-November is the best time to visit Surguja. With the commencement of aviation facility, a large number of tourists will reach here on this occasion.
The Chief Minister said that tourists will also be able to see the Ramvan Gaman Path here. Will be able to see the heaven like view of Surguja.
Sharing an old experience, the Chief Minister said that earlier when aircraft used to land here, it used to be like diving. Now smooth landing is happening due to the formation of a magnificent airstrip.
