The present state government is committed towards developing the air
connectivity of the state. The state government, with the support of the
central government, has taken initiative to resume services at the
Kailashahar airport in Unakoti distirct after 35 long years. Once this airport
becomes fit for taking flight services, it will play a significant role in the
internal air connectivity and national security field. Today while addressing a
high level review meeting on UDAN scheme at the conference hall of state
secretariat Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha said this.
At the meeting the Chief Minister also emphasized increasing revenue of the state. He enquired about the progress in the first phase of UDAN scheme. He assured that all necessary support on the part of the state government will be available to make the Kailashahar airport functional again. He also stressed the need to construct a helipad soon for the convenience of tourists visiting Dumboor tourist spot.
Speaking at the meeting the Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury emphasized completing necessary works on the part of the transport department for this project. Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha briefed the Chief Minister about the progress of the UDAN scheme. The decisions to resume services at Kailashahar airport were presented through a projector before the Chief Minister. Among others were present secretary to the CM Kiran Gitte, revenue secretary Milind Ramteke, secretary-in-charge of transport department Tapas Roy, director of the Agartala MBB Airport and secretaries of other concerned departments. ICA
At the meeting the Chief Minister also emphasized increasing revenue of the state. He enquired about the progress in the first phase of UDAN scheme. He assured that all necessary support on the part of the state government will be available to make the Kailashahar airport functional again. He also stressed the need to construct a helipad soon for the convenience of tourists visiting Dumboor tourist spot.
Speaking at the meeting the Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury emphasized completing necessary works on the part of the transport department for this project. Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha briefed the Chief Minister about the progress of the UDAN scheme. The decisions to resume services at Kailashahar airport were presented through a projector before the Chief Minister. Among others were present secretary to the CM Kiran Gitte, revenue secretary Milind Ramteke, secretary-in-charge of transport department Tapas Roy, director of the Agartala MBB Airport and secretaries of other concerned departments. ICA
