Which department was responsible for this cabinet decision?

This decision was under Civil Aviation Department. Category: Aviation / VGF. Location: Gaya-Bangkok international route.

What is the financial outlay for this Bihar cabinet decision?

The approved financial outlay for this decision is ₹10.40 Cr. The decision was made on 20 May 2026 by the Bihar Council of Ministers.

What is the status of this cabinet decision?

Status: Approved. This cabinet decision was approved on 20 May 2026 under the Bihar government's Aviation / VGF agenda. Track implementation and related projects on BiharInfraTales.

Aviation / VGFBihar Cabinet Approved

Selection of M/s InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) for Gaya-Bangkok non-stop air service and grant of Viability Gap Funding

Civil Aviation Department|20 May 2026|Gaya-Bangkok international route

Decision Details

DepartmentCivil Aviation Department

CategoryAviation / VGF

DistrictGaya

LocationGaya-Bangkok international route

StatusApproved

Financial & Timeline

Decision Date20 May 2026

Approved Outlay₹10.40 Cr

AuthorityBihar Council of Ministers

Data SourceGovt. of Bihar

Decision Summary

Administrative and expenditure approval for a maximum of ₹10,40,00,000 (Ten crore forty lakh rupees) as Viability Gap Funding for twelve months, for selection on nomination basis of M/s InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) — the sole bidder in the tender invited for non-stop air service on the Gaya-Bangkok route — under the policy to enhance international air connectivity on new international routes from Bihar, in light of Para-3 of Annexure-16 under Rule 131(jh)(t) of the Bihar Financial (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was decided in this Bihar Cabinet meeting regarding "Selection of M/s InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) for Gaya-Bangkok non-stop "?: The Bihar Cabinet approved: Selection of M/s InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) for Gaya-Bangkok non-stop air service and grant of Viability Gap Funding. Administrative and expenditure approval for a maximum of ₹10,40,00,000 (Ten crore forty lakh rupees) as Viability Gap Funding for twelve months, for selection on nomination basis of M/s InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) — the sole bidder in the tender invited for non-stop air service on the Gaya-Bangkok route — under the policy to enhance international air connectivity on new international routes from Bihar, in light of Para-3 of Annexure-16 under Rule 131(jh)(t) of the Bihar Financial (Amendment) Rules, 2024. Department: Civil Aviation Department. Date: 20 May 2026.
Which department was responsible for this cabinet decision?: This decision was under Civil Aviation Department. Category: Aviation / VGF. Location: Gaya-Bangkok international route.
What is the financial outlay for this Bihar cabinet decision?: The approved financial outlay for this decision is ₹10.40 Cr. The decision was made on 20 May 2026 by the Bihar Council of Ministers.
What is the status of this cabinet decision?: Status: Approved. This cabinet decision was approved on 20 May 2026 under the Bihar government's Aviation / VGF agenda. Track implementation and related projects on BiharInfraTales.