The Civil Aviation Ministry expects to start airport at Darbhanga in Bihar by January 2019 and the state has also been asked to prepare an aviation policy.

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"Reviewed the status of airports in #Bihar. We are committed to massively improving connectivity by starting more airports. Have requested the State Government to make a State Aviation Policy for Bihar. - MoSCA @jayantsinha," the ministry said in a tweet.

The review meeting was taken by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha.

Besides, the status of new terminal was also assessed.

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"Assessed the status of the New Terminal at Patna's 2nd Airport at Bihta, Darbhanga & Gaya. Reviewed city-side requirements of infrastructure. Hope to start the Darbhanga Airport by Jan 2019 and add more flights to Gaya. -MoSCA @jayantsinha," the ministry said in another tweet.