Manipur CM Advocates for Improved Air Connectivity under Regional Scheme
Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh urged the Civil Aviation Minister to add the Imphal-Guwahati route under the regional connectivity scheme. He cited high airfares and limited transport options as key issues, emphasizing air travel's necessity for socio-economic growth. The state has reduced VAT on aviation fuel to encourage air connectivity.
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In an urgent appeal, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh reached out to Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, requesting the inclusion of the Imphal-Guwahati route under the regional connectivity scheme.
Singh highlighted that air connectivity is essential for Manipur's people, pointing out that airfares on the Imphal-Guwahati-Imphal route are significantly higher than other similar routes in the Northeast states.
To boost air connectivity and tourism, Manipur has reduced the VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 20% to 1%. The UDAN scheme, part of the National Civil Aviation Policy, aims to connect tier-2 and tier-3 cities, offering a remedy to the state's transport challenges.
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