AAI, Uttarakhand govt sign MoU for development for aviation sector in the state

July 25, 2017: Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an MoU with Government of Uttarakhand recently to develop the civil aviation sector in the state. For this, AAI has joined hands with Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA).

The scope of the MoU is to identify relevant factors influencing the development of civil aviation infrastructure in Uttarakhand, assessing commercial potential of various airports of the state, identifying technical considerations for airport operations in the state, evaluating site related technical and engineering parameters for development of projects, making estimate of the capital outlay for the future projects and development of master plan for existing and future civil aviation infrastructure in the state. AAI will also assist UCADA in obtaining necessary clearances for airport operations starting with the upgraded airport at Pithoragarh and later at Chiniyalisaur.

Chief secretary S Ramaswamy, representing Uttarakhand government, signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU), while the AAI was represented by Anil Gupta, general manager (business development). Speaking on the occasion, Ramaswamy said that the Government of Uttarakhand is determined to fulfill the long pending requirement of operational airports within the state. These airports would also be part of the Regional Connectivity Scheme and will boost tourism and air connectivity for the local public.