New Delhi, 29th Nov 2022:
In order to further expand the connectivity to Northeaster Region, Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia, along with General (Dr) V. K. Singh(Retd.) Minister of State for Civil Aviation inaugurated multiple flights. The connectivity will enhance connectivity in the Northeastern region of India and will help bolster tourism and trade in the region and contribute to the economic development of the states.
The Civil Aviation Minister said,” In the last eight years, the government has given unprecedented priority to the Northeastern states. It is the vision of the Prime Minster to provide air connectivity to each corner of the country and we are working in collaboration with each state to materialize it. Not only the major cities but the advanced landing grounds in the remote areas of tier 2 and tier 3 cities will also be connected.”
Minister appreciated the state government of Arunachal Pradesh for reducing the VAT on ATF and said that it has resulted in a rapid increase in air connectivity. He assured that not only in the major cities but advanced landing grounds in remote areas will also be connected. He also assured that VijayNagar, Mechuka, and Tuting are under development and will be connected soon.
