Kolkata, June 22 -- The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday announced a new greenfield airport near Kalyani, presenting its first budget in the Legislative Assembly.

State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the budget for the first-ever BJP government in the state for the Financial Year 2026-27. The Budget provides a net allocation of Rs 4,38,775.29 crore for the financial year 2026-27 in West Bengal.

Addressing the House, the Finance Minister said, "Kolkata Airport is facing significant passenger congestion, and there is a need for a second Airport in Kolkata to boost the regional economy. Government will identify 1,000-1,500 acres of land near Kalyani to set up a new green field airport near Kolkata."

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