•A tender worth Rs 38.64 crore issued for the development and upgrade of Valmikinagar Airport in West Champaran.
•Construction to begin soon, including a new terminal building, ATC tower, and fire station with modern facilities.
•Land acquisition efforts for airport expansion are intensified, with site inspections completed by Circle Officer Mohammad Wasim Akram.
•The airport is expected to significantly boost tourism in Valmikinagar, a hub known for Valmiki Tiger Reserve and proximity to Nepal's Chitwan National Park.
•Plans include extending the current 1100-meter runway to accommodate larger aircraft and relocating the nearby SSB camp.
