Tripura CM Manik Saha said the govt is working to resume flights at Kailashahar Airport after 35 years under the UDAN scheme. Runway renovation and boundary wall works are complete, while plans include flight training and improved tourism connectivity.
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha while addressing a press conference today said that the present state government is committed to developing the state’s air connectivity.
“The state government, with the help of the Central Government, has taken the initiative under the UDAN project to resume flight operations at Kailashahar Airport in Unakoti district after a gap of 35 years. If the airport is found suitable for flight operations, it will also play an important role in the state’s internal air connectivity and national security,” he said. Already , the works for runway renovation and boundary wall have been completed.
Besides, the Chief Minister said proposal for setting up of a Flight Training Organization in presently-defunct Kamalpur airport was placed. When the proposal would be implemented youths from the state would be able to learn flying planes.
Before the press conference the Chief Minister presided over a high-level review meeting on the redevelopment of Kailashahar Airport at the Secretariat Conference Hall today.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister also emphasised the importance of increasing the state’s revenue alongside the introduction of air services at Kailashahar.
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He enquired about the progress made in the first phase of the UDAN project and said that the state government would extend all possible cooperation to resume flight operations at Kailashahar Airport.
The Chief Minister also stressed the need for the speedy construction of a helipad at the Dumbur tourist spot to facilitate tourists.
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Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Chief Minister’s Secretary Kiran Gitte, Revenue Secretary Milind Ramteke, Acting Secretary of the Transport Department Tapas Roy, the Director of Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, and additional secretaries of various departments were present at the meeting.
