Bhubaneswar: Spreading the wings of development beyond boundaries, for the first time in the history of Odisha, the direct flight to Dubai from Bhubaneswar has taken off. This moment is very special for the State as it marks one of the most important chapters in its quest for all round development of Odisha.
While the motto has always been to connect the State with international destinations, there are also many other aspects that are going to help Odisha with this direct flight to Dubai. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Odisha has been striving for sustainable development in all sectors be it industrialization, services, tourism, IT, skill development, health or education. The impact of this global connection being created through the direct flight will be huge and has the potential to be the game changer.
The State government in association with IndiGo Airlines has started the direct flight services on its own effort in order to increase direct International footfalls to the State. It is going to connect the millions of Indians staying abroad who want arrive at Odisha to have a visit to the Puri Dham and have darshan of Lord Jagannath.
As Dubai is the most popular and busy international tourist hub, travelers will have a convent journey to the Odisha capital. The direct flight will connect travelers from the Middle East, Far East, America, Europe and Africa. Odias, living in these places will not have to arrive any airports outside the state and can head straight to their homeland Odisha.
A large number of Odia diaspora who are staying in the gulf countries will now have the convenience of directly coming to Odisha through this flight. Countries like UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arab have a sizeable Odia population who want to stay connected to their home and will be hugely benefited with this flight.
The Skilled in Odisha movement started by the Government of Odisha has been churning out quality manpower in various fields. The trained and qualified manpower have a large opportunity in international markets such as the Middle East. The youth of Odisha can now easily look for opportunities there as the communication hurdle has been removed with the introduction of the direct flight.
The growing Information Technology Industry of Odisha will benefit immensely as the direct flight to Dubai will connect them to the European and American destinations without hassle. The IT sector was demanding this direct flight for many years which has been fulfilled today.
The Mission Shakti Movement of Odisha started under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is going to have international exposure and market. It its quest for empowerment of women, the Mission Shakti movement has been transforming the lives of the women of Odisha and making them self reliant. The Mission Shakti SHG members have turned into entrepreneurs. They are today one of the biggest and best producers of good that have an international market. Products of Odisha can now find place in international markets through Dubai.
Reacting about the direct flight to Dubai, CM Naveen Patnaik has said that “Fulfilling the aspirations of people, Odisha will start direct flight services to Dubai from 15th May. Odisha is the 1st State in India to support international air connectivity. The flights, to be operationalised by IndiGo , will open a whole new world of opportunities for Odias.”
He also said, “The Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight services will open the gateway to the Gulf, Europe, and Western countries making world tour accessible and affordable for the people of Odisha. This will open up tourism potential of Odisha and help Odia youth explore job opportunities.”
The Make In Odisha Conclave organized in Dubai a few months back had received tremendous response from the investors. Companies from the Middle-east are eagerly waiting to reap the potential Odisha offers. The direct flight to Dubai will definitely propel a growth trajectory that was never seen. Odisha’s efforts are being getting recognized around the world and this small step will be the foundation for the many more successes the State is going to achieve in the coming days.