NE States to get International flight connectivity
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

N Delhi/Imphal, April 13 2022: The International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will aim to connect certain States in the country with select international destinations.

The IACS is the international UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme of the country, and aims to promote socio-economic growth.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the North East States of Manipur, Tripura, and Assam will have air routes connecting with international destinations such as Bangkok, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Yangon, Hanoi, Mandalay, Kunming & Chittagong.

NE States to get International flight connectivity

The North East region also has two international airports, at Guwahati and Imphal.

While the Guwahati airport is operated by the Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL), the airport at Imphal is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI) .

Both GIAL and AAI have started the construction of New Integrated Terminal Building or NITB, along with a host of other development works at their respective airports in order to increase passenger handling capacity, and also to improve the services of the airports.

Imphal Airport's New Integrated Terminal Building will be completed at a cost of INR 500 crore, and will be able to handle 2.4 million passengers per annum.

Moreover, Agartala Airport's new terminal building has been constructed while keeping in mind the future requirement for international operations.

Meanwhile Chief Minister N Biren Singh interacted with Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia through video conferencing from Chief Minister's Secretariat today and discussed various issues to improve air connectivity and upgrade Bir Tikendrajit International Airport.

During the virtual meeting, N Biren Singh highlighted the need to increase the number of helipads in Manipur and introduce a business class flight connecting New Delhi and Imphal among others.

Reportedly, the Union Minister has assured to provide all possible support to improve air connectivity in Manipur.

Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary V Vumlunmang and Principal Secretary Rajesh Agrawal were also present.