Bhubaneswar, Oct. 14 -- The Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in Odisha's Jharsuguda is set for a major expansion after the centre sanctioned Rs 2,100 crore under a mega international airport upgrade scheme.

VSS Airport currently handles around 1,000 passengers daily, with flights connecting Jharsuguda to Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. Officials expect passenger traffic to double following the expansion, with more airlines and routes anticipated.

The project is expected to boost trade, industry and tourism in western Odisha. It will also attract investment and improve connectivity with major commercial centres.

The project is expected to improve air connectivity in western Odisha and pave the way for increased domestic and in...