New Delhi/Imphal: Alliance Air will connect Imphal with Kolkata and Guwahati with two new routes, and will also add more flights between Imphal and Dimapur..
These flights, launched as part of a joint effort by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the State Government of Manipur, have been made operational with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support from the state.
After flagging off the Alliance Air flights on these three routes including the two new routes, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, highlighted that new flights will significantly enhance connectivity, improve the investment ecosystem and impart ease of doing business in the state, creating jobs and new opportunities for the people of Manipur. He stated that with three flights of Alliance Air to and from Imphal, Manipur will witness a boost to its 3 Ts: Trade, Travel, and Tourism, ultimately delivering 3 Es: Economy, Employment and Empowerment to the youth of Manipur.
Rao extended his appreciation to the Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and highlighted that the Central Government was committed to bringing the North East’s growth on par with the rest of the country through the mantra of ‘Act East, Act Fast, Act First’.
N. Biren Singh appreciated Alliance Air for starting flights with multiple timing options, ensuring better travel convenience for the people. The Chief Minister assured the state’s full support for all upcoming air connectivity projects.
Since the launch of the UDAN Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik, 10 airports and 2 heliports have been operationalized in the region, along with a total of 90 RCS routes, including 12 helicopter routes.
The Civil Aviation Minister joined the programme virtually and the Chief Minister along with State Transport Minister Khashim Vashum were present at Imphal Airport for the flag-off ceremony. Senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Alliance Air Chief Executive Officer Rambabu, AI Engineering Services Limited’s CEO Sharad Agarwal and officials from the State Government of Manipur also joined today’s programme.
– global bihari bureau
