Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the construction work on the much-awaited greenfield airport in Silchar is likely to begin later this year.
This was announced by the Chief Minister following his meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday in New Delhi.
The discussions focused on bolstering the region’s aviation landscape.
Taking to social media, CM Sarma wrote, “Had an excellent meeting with Hon’ble Minister for Civil Aviation Shri @RamMNK Ji. We spoke at length on expanding air connectivity and infrastructure in the North East.”
The greenfield airport, proposed at Doloo in Cachar district, had earlier received site clearance from the Steering Committee of the Civil Aviation Ministry in February 2024.
The proposed airport is expected to greatly boost connectivity in southern Assam, opening up new economic and travel opportunities for the region.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister received assurance from the Union Minister regarding the expansion of the crucial Rupsi airport. The upgrade of Rupsi airport is expected to enhance regional air travel and cargo movement.
Soon, cities like Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Silchar are expected to see increased accessibility to more Indian cities with the introduction of new flight connections”, the Chief Minister stated.
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He further stated that the state will try and get several more first-time fliers airborne as the state aims to revisit UDAN in the region, by making it more effective, vibrant and sustainable.
