Bhubaneswar: Divyang, underprivileged children from Odisha take their maiden flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar today.
43 divyang children from Odisha got this unique opportunity to fly on board Alliance Air.
This initiative is a joint effort of Odisha Govt, AAI, Air India, Alliance Air, Civil Aviation Ministry, Dr. Sruti Mohapatra of Bhubaneswar-based NGO ‘Swabhiman’.
All charges for the tickets were waived.
State SSEPD Minister Ashok Panda, Union Civil Aviation Joint Secretary Usha Padhee and Odia film stars Akash Dasnayak and Sabyasachi Mishra were present at the airport to see off the children.
Prior to the take-off an art exhibition called ‘MY DREAM FLIGHT’ was organised at the BPI Airport along with a few cultural performances by the children.
Ms Kalinga