Shillong: Noting that development of the aviation sector could not be complete without 'satisfying' the Northeast, Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi today said steps have been inititated to make Guwahati the hub of aviation in the region.
"Guwahati would be made the regional hub of aviation for which initiatives have already begun," Ravi said after inaugurating the new passenger terminal building at Shillong Airport, about 30 km from here.
Airports Authority of India is building two hangers at Guwahati, he said, adding, 12 airports would be developed in the region as infrastructure development was a key priority.
"Airports are an integral part of this as they are windows of any country or state when anyone arrives for the first time".
"Airports are also the catalyst of economic growth being the very gateway to the nation. The ministry through AAI has embarked upon developing 60 airports, covering most of the states," he said.
The Union Minister also said that India's civil aviation market was the 9th largest in the world. In 2010-11, the civil aviation sector in India had the capacity to handle 235 million passengers. The operational airports have increased in the last four years from 50 to 89, he said.
AAI has constructed the new modular terminal building at Shillong airport for 200 passengers at a cost of Rs 30 crore.
25/06/11 PTI/Daily News & Analysis
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