Doloo airport

1. Union Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Steering Committee recommends “site clearance” for Doloo Airport in Assam.
2. Milestone achieved in the development of aviation infrastructure in Cachar district.
3. Recommendation signals progress towards establishing the green field airport in Doloo.

Guwahati, Feb 13: The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Steering Committee for Green Field Airports has officially recommended “site clearance” for the proposed green field airport in Doloo, located in the Cachar district of Assam.

This recommendation marks a significant step forward in the development of aviation infrastructure in the region.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his satisfaction with this development, highlighting the importance of the decision in advancing connectivity in the Barak Valley.

Taking to platform X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “I am happy to share that the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Steering Committee for Green Field Airports has formally recommended “Site Clearance” for the proposed green field airport in Doloo, Cachar District. Under the Greenfield Airport Policy, establishing a new airport is broadly a two stage process – site clearance followed by in principle approval. With this decision of the Steering Committee, we are now one step closer to ushering a remarkable connectivity transformation in Barak Valley”.

Under the Greenfield Airport Policy, the establishment of a new airport involves a two-stage process, with site clearance being the initial step followed by in-principle approval.

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The recommendation aligns with the Government of India’s Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy of 2008, which provides guidelines for establishing new airports across the country.

The proposal for the Doloo airport underwent a thorough review process, including consultations with key stakeholders such as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), before being presented to the steering committee.

This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance regional air connectivity, particularly in the North Eastern Region, through schemes like UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik).

UDAN aims to make air travel more affordable and accessible to the general public, with several airports in the North Eastern Region already operational under this scheme.

The recommendation for site clearance for the Doloo airport underscores the commitment to expanding India’s aviation network, creating new opportunities for connectivity, and promoting regional development.