Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonawal Reviews Dibrugarh Airport Runway Expansion

DIBRUGARH: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, reviewed the progress of the runway expansion work at Dibrugarh Airport during a meeting with the airport's advisory committee on Monday. The committee analyzed various aspects related to the airport's infrastructure, among other crucial factors.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Since 2014, under the leadership of our dynamic Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dibrugarh has witnessed transformative growth, with the airport emerging as a gateway to Northeast India's prosperity."

He further hailed the governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, "Enhanced connectivity and modern infrastructure have turned it into a hub for trade, tourism, and development, driving the region's progress and linking it seamlessly to the world. The effort made by the Narendra Modi-led government, through its ambitious 'UDAN' scheme, has reimagined domestic aviation, transforming airport infrastructure, increasing flight frequencies, and democratizing air travel for citizens across India's vast social spectrum."

Furthermore, he emphasized that the project may be completed by 2025. "The Dibrugarh Airport, a vital hub for Assam and the Northeast, has gained significant focus from the central government, with modernization at its core. This initiative promises to accelerate the airport's infrastructure and associated developments, positioning it as a beacon of progress in the region. We expect, following our interaction with the officials here, that the Runway Expansion project is expected to be completed by next year," said Sonowal.

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