The Arunachal Pradesh government is making investments to create a robust air and road network that will help improve connectivity and promote economic growth, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said. The state, he noted, has 25 operational helipads and three advanced landing grounds ready for commercial flights.
The chief minister also said that there has been a big boost to road connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh where 2,838 km roads are now built every year.
"Air connectivity not only bridges distances by connecting people and cultures but also boosts tourism, facilitates trade and fosters cooperation. We are investing to create robust air connectivity to unlock the limitless possibilities it offers!" he said on Tuesday.
In Arunachal Pradesh, 25 helipads are currently operational while two Dornier aircraft are leased for earmarked operations.
The airport in Pasighat has been operational since May, 2018 while Tezu and Zero towns are connected through commercial civil operations.
Khandu said seven advanced landing grounds are operational at Vijoynagar, Walong, Tuting, Ziro, Aalo, Pasighat and Mechuka and three advanced landing grounds at Walong, Tuting and Mechuka are ready for commercial flights.
"Sky is not the limit," he said, adding the state has been awarded 'Best Emerging State in Aviation Sector' in Wings India 2022 conference.
12/07/2023 PTI/ZeeBiz
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