Bihar cabinet approves ₹10.40 cr VGF to operate direct flight between Gaya Ji-Bangkok
The Bihar cabinet has approved ₹10.40 crore in Viability Gap Funding to establish direct flights between Gaya Ji and Bangkok, aiming to enhance international air connectivity and promote religious tourism. Indigo Airlines has been selected to operate the service, which is expected to begin before the next tourist season. Additionally, the cabinet approved significant funding for health infrastructure and border security enhancements in the state.
- ▪The Bihar cabinet approved ₹10.40 crore as Viability Gap Funding for direct flights between Gaya Ji and Bangkok.
- ▪Indigo Airlines will operate two flights weekly, receiving ₹5 lakh per trip as funding.
- ▪The initiative aims to boost foreign tourist arrivals, particularly Buddhist pilgrims from Thailand.
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With a view to strengthening international air connectivity and boosting religious tourism, the Bihar cabinet on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) approved ₹10.40 crore as Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to operate direct flights between Gaya Ji and Bangkok.The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. A total of 13 agendas were approved at the meeting.“With a view to increasing the air connectivity on new international routes in Bihar, the cabinet has approved a Civil Aviation Department’s proposal to start non-stop air service on the international route between Gaya Ji and Bangkok.
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