The Union Minister Puri informed the date of completion while reviewing the status of Civil Aviation in the State of Arunachal Pradesh. He further assured to assist the State in the development of Aviation Sector.
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Union Minister of Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri in a Video Conference today with the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh Naresh Kumar announced the date of completion of Hollongi Airport by 31st March 2022, informed bya press communication issued from the office of Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Union Minister Puri informed the date of completion while reviewing the status of Civil Aviation in the State of Arunachal Pradesh. He further assured to assist the State in the development of Aviation Sector.
It was informed in the video conference by the Union Minister that the much awaited RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) from Tezu-Guwahati and Tezu-Jorhat will also start operating within this year as the License has already been obtained from the Airport Authority of India for operation of Tezu Airport.
Infrastructure development issues of selected RCS Helipads namely Naharlagun, Tuting, Walong, Daporijo, and Yingkiong was taken up by the Chief Secretary.
Stressing on the significance of infrastructure development of Tawang Helipad, the Chief Secretary put forward his suggestion before the Union Minister the possibility to explore Air Connectivity between India and Bhutan through Tawang Helipad.
Secretary Civil Aviation S.K. Jain was also present in the meeting.
