AGARTALA: Tripura's Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday announced that Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala will soon be declared as an Immigration Airport, paving the way for its conversion into an International Airport. This statement was made by Sushanta after inaugurating the Domestic Air Cargo Terminal at MBB Airport on Monday.
Sushanta claimed that around 30 flights arrive and depart from Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport daily, with an average of 2,000 passengers using the airport.
The minister said, “We are working to convert this airport into an international airport. A few days ago, I was in Delhi and met the Union Civil Aviation Minister, where I placed a series of demands. We are hopeful that he will visit Agartala after the Union Budget to inspect MBB Airport and assess the work required for its declaration as an international airport. This airport has already been declared a Customs Airport.”
He added that the state government is now seeking its designation as an immigration airport. “This time, I placed this demand as well. They have accepted our memorandum and assured us that the declaration of an immigration airport will be made after consultation with the Home Department. The central government has informed us that if we want an international or immigration airport, we must provide additional manpower from Tripura Police."
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