Chief Minister Manik Saha spearheaded a strategic session Saturday in Tripura’s Unakoti district, zeroing in on resurrecting the long-shuttered Kailashahar airport. Officials revealed this as part of a multi-airport revival plan.
He tasked AAI with sending expert teams for an in-depth site survey, culminating in a comparative feasibility report on Kailashahar, Kamalpur, and Khowai. Details must cover land acquisition, barriers, and a clear ledger of commercial, technical, and economic trade-offs.
Attendees, including AAI’s Gyan Batra and Agartala’s Krishna Mohan Nehra, explored runway enhancements, cutting-edge developments, and readiness for larger aircraft operations.
Saha stated the report would inform high-level talks with aviation ministries. AAI confirmed a prompt technical assessment to scrutinize all engineering and ops facets.
Consensus reached on cooperative implementation. As Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport thrives as Northeast’s second-busiest, these efforts could revolutionize connectivity, driving tourism, commerce, and growth across Tripura’s hinterlands.