Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today inaugurated a state-of-the-art hangar, Air Traffic Control (ATC) building, security post, and canteen constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 31 crores at Ch. Bansi Lal Civil Aerodrome in Bhiwani. Member of Parliament Sh. Dharambir Singh, Bhiwani MLA Sh. Ghanshyam Saraf, Bawani Khera MLA Sh. Kapoor Singh Valmiki, and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that Bhiwani, known as the land of brave soldiers, sportspersons, saints, and as the “Chhoti Kashi” of Haryana, is today witnessing a new chapter of development. He said that this project is not merely the inauguration of buildings but a significant step towards expanding modern aviation infrastructure and strengthening regional air connectivity in Haryana.
He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the civil aviation sector in the country has witnessed unprecedented progress. The UDAN Scheme has connected smaller cities with air services, making air travel accessible to common citizens. In line with this vision, the Haryana Government is continuously working to enhance air connectivity across the state.
The Chief Minister said that the state government's objective is to develop Haryana as a major aviation hub in North India. In this direction, Hisar Airport is being developed rapidly, and flight services have already commenced from Hisar to Delhi, Ayodhya, Chandigarh, and Jaipur. Flights from Hisar to Jammu and Ahmedabad will also begin shortly, providing better travel facilities to passengers and boosting trade and tourism.
The Chief Minister said that the new facilities developed at Ch. Bansi Lal Civil Aerodrome in Bhiwani will play a vital role in ensuring the safe operation of aircraft, expanding training activities, and strengthening aviation services. These facilities will also create new employment and training opportunities for youth in the aviation sector.
He said that the Haryana Government is focusing on attracting investment, promoting industries, and creating modern infrastructure across the state. Strong air connectivity serves as the foundation of economic development, and the strengthening of Bhiwani Airport will provide fresh momentum to the development of western Haryana.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is developing civil aviation, road, rail, and digital connectivity in an integrated manner so that Haryana continues to maintain its leading position among the fastest-growing states in the country.
He expressed confidence that these new facilities at the Bhiwani Civil Aerodrome would prove to be a milestone in regional development, investment promotion, tourism growth, and employment generation.The Chief Minister said that there is a shortage of pilots and doctors in the country, and the government is working to address this challenge.
He informed that medical colleges have been established in 17 districts of Haryana. He further stated that before the elections, the government had made 217 commitments, of which 63 have already been fulfilled within one and a half years of its tenure. All crops in Haryana are being procured at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Similarly, free dialysis facilities are being provided to kidney patients in the state, benefiting around 2 lakh patients so far.The Chief Minister said that women belonging to families with an annual income of up to Rs. 1.80 lakh are being provided LPG cylinders at Rs. 500.
So far, 15 lakh households have benefited under the scheme, on which the government has spent Rs. 300 crore.Similarly, the government had promised to provide Rs. 2,100 per month to women from families with an annual income of up to Rs. 1 lakh.
A provision of Rs. 5,000 crore was made in the previous budget for this purpose. In the current year, the scope of the scheme has been expanded to include women from families with annual incomes up to Rs. 1.80 lakh, and a budget provision of Rs. 6,500 crore has been made for its implementation.
On this occasion, Director General, Civil Aviation Department, Sh. Anshaj Singh, Vice-Chairperson of the Haryana State Commission for Women, Smt. Meena Parmar, and several other distinguished guests were present.
Trainee Pilots Honoured
During the programme in Bhiwani, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini honoured trainee pilots who had completed 200 hours of flying by awarding them badges and congratulated them on successfully completing their training. A total of 120 trainee pilots have completed their training from this aerodrome. The Chief Minister also directed officials to complete projects in a time-bound manner and continue efforts to expand the civil aviation sector in Haryana.
Demonstration of Modern Two-Seater Gyrocopter
A modern luxury-category two-seater gyrocopter was also showcased during the event. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini personally inspected the gyrocopter and obtained information about its technology and features. The gyrocopter is highly useful for personal air travel, aerial tourism, surveillance and survey operations, photography and videography, as well as pilot training.