EnvironmentTuesday, 7 April 2026·The Hindu
Shree Jagannath International Airport gets Stage-I forest clearance in Odisha
The Puri airport project received Stage-I forest clearance on 1 April 2026 for diversion of 27.886 hectares of forest land.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 1 April 2026, the Union government granted Stage-I forest clearance for the Shree Jagannath International Airport project in Puri, Odisha, allowing diversion of 27.886 hectares of forest land for the greenfield airport.
Key specifics
- Clearance date: 1 April 2026.
- Forest land diversion: 27.886 hectares.
- Total project area: about 471 hectares.
- Estimated project cost: ₹5,631 crore.
- Location: Puri, Odisha, near Chilika Lake.
Exam lens
Environment and places-in-news MCQ focus: Stage-I forest clearance, 27.886 hectares, 471 hectares, ₹5,631 crore, Puri, Chilika Lake. TNPSC may ask the difference between Stage-I and Stage-II clearance and the sensitive ecological location.