Direct International flights from BBI to DXB/BKK/SIN – Commerce & Transport Department Government of Odisha
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Direct international flights from BBI to DXB/BKK/SIN
Problem
- Bhubaneswar had limited international connectivity, with only a few direct flights to other countries.
- Limited connectivity made it difficult and expensive for tourists, businesses, and individuals to travel.
- The lack of direct international flights was hampering the economic growth of Odisha.
- The tourism, trade, and commerce sectors in Odisha were not performing to their full potential.
- Limited connectivity hampered the medical facilities facilities for international students and for athletes.
Solutions
- Implementation of direct international flights between Bhubaneswar, India, Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok.
- Bhubaneswar airport underwent infrastructure upgrades and expansion to accommodate international flights, including customs and immigration facilities.
- Strategically scheduled these flights to meet the needs of both leisure and business travellers.
- Provision of affordable rates and convenience of direct connections to target a wide range of people.
- Involved government authorities in necessary regulatory approvals and ensuring a smooth transition for passengers
Outcomes
- Made it easier for people in Odisha to connect with the world and to benefit from the opportunities that globalisation offers.
- Increase in exports and imports, which have boosted the state’s economy.
- I raised the profile of Odisha on the global stage, which made it easier to attract investment and tourism to the state.
- Increased cultural exchange and understanding would benefit both Odisha and the other countries involved.
- Bolstered Bhubaneswar’s connectivity with major global hubs and contributed to the city’s economic growth and tourism sector.
Challenges
- Conducting thorough market research to assess passenger numbers, travel patterns, and potential revenue.
- Negotiating favourable agreements with airlines, including route subsidies or incentives.
- Ensuring airport upgrades to meet international standards, including customs, immigration facilities, baggage handling, and passenger amenities.
- Addressing environmental concerns and implementing sustainability measures, such as fuel-efficient aircraft and carbon offset programs.
- Determining the financial feasibility of the project, especially during the initial stages of the route’s operation.
Innovation
- First-of-a-kind initiative by the state govt of India, sponsoring direct international flights.
- Direct international flights can create new jobs in the aviation and tourism sectors.
- The potential to boost economic growth, increase tourism and trade and raise the state’s profile on the global stage.
- This project increased economic activity and job creation in the state.
- It is now easier and more affordable for tourists and businesses to travel to and from Bhubaneswar.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: Commerce & Transport – State Department
Sub-Category: secCommerce & Transport – State Department
Project: Direct International flights from BBI to DXB/BKK/SIN
Start Date: 2023-05-15
Organisation: Commerce & Transport Department Government of Odisha
Respondent: Ms Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary
https://ct.odisha.gov.in/
Level: Excellence
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Direct international flights from BBI to DXB/BKK/SIN
Introduction
Bhubaneswar State Government implemented direct international flights between Bhubaneswar, India, and Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok to contribute to the city’s economic growth and tourism sector.
Problems
Bhubaneswar had limited international connectivity, with only a few direct flights to other countries which made it difficult and expensive for tourists and businesses to travel to and from Bhubaneswar. As a result, the tourism, trade, and commerce sectors in Odisha were not performing to their full potential.
Solutions
Recognising the potential demand, the airlines introduced direct routes connecting Bhubaneswar with Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok. The airport underwent infrastructure upgrades and expansion to accommodate international flights, including customs and immigration facilities. The Commerce & Transport Department invited a “Request for Quotation” from reputed international airlines based on a model where Govt. of Odisha bears the “entire operational cost of the flights and in lieu, the revenue generated from the flight ticket will be retained by the State Government. The flights are strategically scheduled to meet the needs of both leisure and business travellers, and marketing efforts were employed to raise awareness about these new routes. Government authorities also played a pivotal role in facilitating the necessary regulatory approvals and ensuring a smooth transition for passengers travelling to and from these international destinations.
Outcomes
The affordable rates and convenience of direct connections have made these flights accessible to a wide range of people, including those from various income brackets, benefiting the state’s tourism, trade, and commerce sectors. The flights are also being used by students who travel to Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok for higher education, by medical patients who travel to Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok for specialised treatment, by athletes who travel to Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok to compete in international events and made it easier for people in Odisha to connect with the world and to benefit from the opportunities that globalisation. offers.
Challenges
Determining the actual demand for these routes and securing commitments from airlines to operate these routes is a critical challenge. There was a significant need for upgrades to meet international standards, including customs and immigration facilities, baggage handling, and passenger amenities, while tracking funding can be time-consuming and costly.
Innovation
It’s a first-of-a-kind initiative by the state govt of India sponsoring direct international flights between Bhubaneswar and Dubai/Singapore/Bangkok to establish global connectivity, which would garner economic growth through the promotion of tourism, trade and commerce.
Opportunities
The department plans to identify key international hubs that are in proximity to the region, tailor flight routes to cater to the diverse needs of different passenger segments, leverage existing infrastructure and foster partnerships between airlines, airport authorities, and government agencies. Under the “Viability Gap Funding” scheme, the Odisha government is hopeful of doubling its foreign tourist arrivals in the state by 2025 from its pre-pandemic levels.
Summary
Sponsoring direct international flights between Bhubaneswar and Dubai/Singapore/Bangkok to establish global connectivity is a wise investment for the government of Odisha. It has garnered economic growth through the promotion of tourism, trade, and commerce.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary at ctsec.or@nic.in
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