Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Airports Soon to be International
- 23 Jan 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister announced that the airports in Dehradun and Pantnagar would soon attain international status.
Key Points
- Jolly Grant in Dehradun and Pantnagar in Udham Singh Nagar are pivotal airports for the state.
- Jolly Grant being the primary airport and the nearest gateway to the picturesque town of Mussoorie.
- Pantnagar serves as the closest airport to the serene Nainital.
- This move is expected to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, opening up new avenues for economic growth in the state.
- In addition to this, the CM also revealed an ambitious vision for the development of a new township near Dehradun.
- The township is set to be established in Haripur, near Kalsi in the Dehradun district, equipped with modern facilities to cater to the needs of the residents.
- This development aligns with the government’s broader agenda of creating sustainable urban infrastructure to support the state’s growing population.
