According to a PTI report, the Ministry of Defence, Government of India (GoI) has rejected a proposal to construct an airport at the Buddhist town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh as it is located close to the Sino-India border. Currently, Tawang is linked by a daily helicopter service from Guwahati through Bhutan. Dorjee Khandu, Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh said, "They have rejected the proposal but I have taken up the issue with Defence Minister AK Antony and he has assured me to re-look into the demand." He also alleged that even though the clearance for a Greenfield airport at Itanagar has been obtained, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is delaying construction. He mentioned that eight unused advanced landing grounds in different parts of the state have been handed over to the Ministry of Defence for their revival. http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/ministry-of-defence-goi-rejects-proposal-for-tawang-airport-11153 |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010