Uttarakhand Airports Soon to be International | 23 Jan 2024

Uttarakhand Chief Minister announced that the airports in Dehradun and Pantnagar would soon attain international status.

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.