<h1>Chief minister announces offshore airport construction to begin 2026, expanding state infrastructure from 24 to 30 districts</h1> The state's chief minister announced that construction of the country's first offshore airport near the financial capital will likely begin in 2026. An agency has been appointed to prepare a detailed project report for this third airport in the metropolitan region. The official compared the project to an existing offshore port development worth Rs 76,000 crore. Additionally, land acquisition for a second airport in another major city will be completed within 4-5 months. The state plans to expand airport infrastructure from 24 to 30 districts to attract investment and promote economic growth.