PASIGHAT, Aug 23:The civilian terminal of the Advanced Landing Ground at Pasighat is set to be operationalised from September month. 

“Civil Terminal of Advanced Landing Ground, Pasighat is all set to be operational and will be in the country’s aviation map soon,”  State Civil Aviation Secretary, Vinod P Kalve made the announcement on Tuesday after a thorough inspection of the facility including safety measures, security and other operational matters.

Before giving a go-ahead, Secretary Kavle along with team of officers comprising DC Tamiyo Tatak, SP Pranav Tayal, Director R Ronya and Deputy Director T Ratan from Department of Civil Aviation, Flying Officer Akshay Sharma (IAF Dett.Cdr.), ZPC Kaling Dai, PMC Chief Kaling Doruk and HoDs in a joint inspection strictly studied all aspects of the facility.

 Kavle mentioned that the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary have held a series of meetings to make Pasighat ALG operational immediately for commercial flights by September and he has been sent to take stock of ground realities.

During his visit, the secretary expressed satisfaction over the progress but gave specific instruction for certain modifications required under Regional Connectivity Scheme ‘UDAN’ of Government of India.

He also directed to put in place ambulance, fire-tender, trolley for lifting of baggage, necessary security personnel, electronic equipment like HHMD etc apart from early construction of arrival/departure lounge between civil terminal and ALG runway.

Later, he also visited the construction site of the upcoming Pasighat outdoor stadium wherein highrise concrete structures facing the ALG have been removed following objection by the IAF.

 

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