Manipur Chief Minister Seeks Imphal to Guwahati Route Under RCS

20 Feb 2026 CW Team

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.

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