Itanagar, September 4, 2025: Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma today attended the North East Region Minister’s Conference on Civil Aviation and the 3rd North East Aviation Summit, held at the Dorjee Khandu Auditorium, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Itanagar. The event was organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
The conference brought together Union Civil Aviation Minister Pu Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, senior officials from the Ministry, Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Pu Vipin Kumar, Director General of Civil Aviation Asangba Chuba Ao, IAS, and other dignitaries.
During the interactive session, Chief Minister Lalduhoma highlighted several pressing aviation needs for Mizoram:
Key Issues Raised
1. Lengpui Airport Management: Awaiting AAI’s formal proposal for airport management; CM offered lease under the Mizoram Land Revenue Act, 2013.
2. Greenfield Airports: Urgent demand for new airports in Lunglei and Champhai; Union Minister assured feasibility study within a month.
3. RCS-UDAN Services: Pawan Hans to begin helicopter routes from October 2025; CM requested reassignment of unviable Aizawl–Parva route.
4. Seaplane Services: Proposed exploring 3–4 potential sites in Mizoram; Union Minister agreed to initiate a pre-feasibility study.
5. Affordable Airfares: Called for lower fares on the Aizawl–Kolkata route and more flights to Kolkata and Delhi; Ministry to discuss with airlines.
6. Cargo Hub & Cold Storage: Stressed the need for export facilities at Lengpui Airport for horticulture products; proposal to be included in AAI takeover.
Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu also addressed the inaugural session. The summit featured discussions with aviation companies and government representatives.
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Chief Minister Lalduhoma was accompanied by Pu Lalrohlua, Director, GAD Aviation Wing. Tomorrow, as part of his Arunachal visit, he will travel to Ziro Valley, hosted by Agriculture Minister Pu Gabriel Wangsu.
