Tremendous potential for aviation sector in U’khand, says CM Rawat

Rawat, who met Raju in New Delhi, told him that the Pantnagar airport was under-utilised and it could be used for travelling from destinations like Dehradun-Delhi-Lucknow. 

He added that it would happen only if the Central government approved new air services and the airport might also be developed as a cargo hub for exporting goods. 

He requested the Central government to provide more facilities for refuelling. 

At present, a limited number of passengers are carried in small aircraft from three air-strips – Pittoragarh, Chinyalisaund (Uttarkashi) and Gauchar (Chamoli). 

The Chief Minister also demanded an approval of an airport/ airstrip at Chaukhitya and the Union minister has assured him that the region would be surveyed first and then a green signal be given for the project.

Rawat appreciated the new civil aviation policy launched this year which aims to promote regional connectivity.