+
Manipur Chief Minister Seeks Imphal to Guwahati Route Under RCS
ECONOMY & POLICY

Manipur Chief Minister Seeks Imphal to Guwahati Route Under RCS

The Manipur Chief Minister has written to the centre seeking inclusion of an Imphal to Guwahati route under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). The request aims to improve air connectivity within the north east and to link the state capital with a major regional hub. The submission sets out that better scheduled air services will reduce travel time for passengers and support urgent travel needs. The chief minister urged that the route could offer regular connectivity beyond seasonal or charter flights.

The Regional Connectivity Scheme is intended to enhance scheduled services to unserved and underserved airports and to make air travel affordable and accessible. Inclusion of the Imphal to Guwahati route is presented as a step to stimulate trade, tourism and regional investment. Officials anticipate improved access to health services and faster movement of people for education and employment. Local businesses are reported to anticipate reduced logistics costs and expanded market access if the service is established.

The RCS provides financial incentives and viability gap funding to make new routes commercially viable and to encourage carriers to operate in difficult terrain. The letter from the state government outlines logistical considerations including airport infrastructure, navigational aids and ground connectivity. Coordination between state authorities, the centre and airlines is described as essential to ensure sustainable operations. Environmental and safety assessments are noted as part of the preparatory work required before operations commence.

Timely approval is sought so that planning can proceed for slot allocation, schedules and operator selection, enabling a faster launch of services. The state frames the proposal as part of wider efforts to integrate the north east with national markets and to expand opportunities for citizens. The centre is expected to review the submission and communicate the next steps. Stakeholders expect the move to improve resilience of regional transport networks.

The Manipur Chief Minister has written to the centre seeking inclusion of an Imphal to Guwahati route under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). The request aims to improve air connectivity within the north east and to link the state capital with a major regional hub. The submission sets out that better scheduled air services will reduce travel time for passengers and support urgent travel needs. The chief minister urged that the route could offer regular connectivity beyond seasonal or charter flights. The Regional Connectivity Scheme is intended to enhance scheduled services to unserved and underserved airports and to make air travel affordable and accessible. Inclusion of the Imphal to Guwahati route is presented as a step to stimulate trade, tourism and regional investment. Officials anticipate improved access to health services and faster movement of people for education and employment. Local businesses are reported to anticipate reduced logistics costs and expanded market access if the service is established. The RCS provides financial incentives and viability gap funding to make new routes commercially viable and to encourage carriers to operate in difficult terrain. The letter from the state government outlines logistical considerations including airport infrastructure, navigational aids and ground connectivity. Coordination between state authorities, the centre and airlines is described as essential to ensure sustainable operations. Environmental and safety assessments are noted as part of the preparatory work required before operations commence. Timely approval is sought so that planning can proceed for slot allocation, schedules and operator selection, enabling a faster launch of services. The state frames the proposal as part of wider efforts to integrate the north east with national markets and to expand opportunities for citizens. The centre is expected to review the submission and communicate the next steps. Stakeholders expect the move to improve resilience of regional transport networks.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s Surat-Vapi Section Set for 2027

The first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor, linking Surat and Vapi, is targeted to begin services in 2027. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026, while Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has indicated that an inauguration could take place around the middle of 2027. The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) said the train being manufactured in India is expected to reach the tracks around April or May 2027. The train will undergo extensive testing before the section is opened for passenger services. The project began construction in 2021 and includ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Indian Railways Approves Four Projects Worth Rs. 7.36 bn Across Four States

Indian Railways has approved four projects with a combined value of Rs. 7.36 bn across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. The programme covers train protection, signalling, electric traction supply and a road overbridge, with each project assigned to a different railway zone. In Uttar Pradesh, Rs. 2.52 bn has been approved to extend the Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection system across 607.7 km in the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway. The system monitors train movements and can apply the brakes if a driver fails to observe a signal or exceeds a safe speed. The w..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Chandru Raheja Sells 1.49% Stake in Mindspace REIT for Rs. 5 bn

Billionaire Chandru Lachmandas Raheja has sold a 1.49 per cent holding in Mindspace Business Parks REIT for Rs. 5 bn through a bulk deal on the BSE. The transaction involved 9.9 mn units and was executed at an average price of Rs. 505 per unit, according to exchange data. Following the sale, units of Mindspace Business Parks REIT were trading 0.18 per cent lower at Rs. 504.05 on Tuesday. Exchange data did not identify the buyers involved in the transaction. Raheja is the chairman of real estate company K Raheja Corp. The sale involved 99,00,990 units, representing 1.49 per cent of the Mumbai-b..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code