Agartala [Tripura]: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said the state government is working with the Centre to resume flight operations at Kailashahar Airport in Unakoti district after a gap of 35 years, as part of efforts to strengthen regional air connectivity.
According to a press release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Saha made the remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting on the redevelopment of Kailashahar Airport under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme at the Secretariat Conference Hall on Tuesday.
“The state government, with the help of the Central Government, has taken the initiative 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,” Saha said.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasised the need to boost state revenue alongside the proposed resumption of air services.
He reviewed the progress of the first phase of the UDAN project and assured that the state government would extend all necessary support to facilitate the reopening of the airport.
Saha also directed officials to expedite the construction of a helipad at Dumbur, a popular tourist destination, to improve accessibility and promote tourism in the region.
The meeting was attended by Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Chief Minister’s Secretary Kiran Gitte, Revenue Secretary Milind Ramteke, Acting Transport Secretary Tapas Roy, the Director of Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala, and additional secretaries from various departments.
Earlier in the day, Saha announced that the Tripura Cabinet had unanimously adopted a resolution expressing gratitude, respect and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of uninterrupted service as head of government, from October 7, 2001, to October 7, 2026.
The Chief Minister also said the Cabinet had approved naming eight locations across the state as ‘Seva Jyoti Chowk’ to commemorate the Prime Minister’s public service journey and promote the vision of a developed India by 2047.
[DD News]