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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik reviewed the status of air operations in the state on Friday. Addressing senior officers of the state’s civil aviation department, police, tourism, the Airport Authority of India, and private airline operators at Raj Bhavan here, the governor said that air services are the lifeline of people in emergencies and for easy travel in a short time, especially in a hilly state like Arunachal Pradesh. Parnaik exhorted the officials to have futuristic thinking and prepare themselves to cater to enhanced footfalls in the tourism sector in the days to come.
He expressed serious concerns regarding encroachments at ALGs, a shortage of trained manpower, and technical issues in flight operations, a Raj Bhawan official said. Parnaik said he will be taking up these issues, particularly new projects under the “Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik” Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN-RCS) with the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Defence. The governor also reviewed air operations and the development of the Donyi Polo Airport, near here, as well as issues related to airports, advanced landing grounds, and inner line permits at airports.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Swapnil M. Naik, Assistant Inspector of Police (Operations) Dinesh Gupta, and Airport Director Dilip M. Sajnani briefed the governor on air operations, security, tourism, and air services at the Donyi Polo Airport, respectively. Airport managers of Indigo Airlines, Alliance Air, and Flybig Airlines were also present during the meeting.
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