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UDAN initiative drives infra growth at Assam’s Lilabari Airport
Launched to boost aviation in underserved regions, the airport has played a vital role in improving transportation options, raising the quality of life for residents, and fostering economic growth, especially in the tourism sector.Under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, Lilabari Airport in the Lakhimpur district of Northern Assam has significantly enhanced air connectivity and benefitted local communities. Launched to boost aviation in underserved regions, the airport has played a vital role in improving transportation options, raising the quality of life for residents, and fostering economic growth, especially in the tourism sector.
Vijendra Yadav, Airport Manager and ATC in charge at Lilabari highlighted the positive developments at the airport in a conversation with ANI. “We’ve witnessed a marked increase in passenger numbers, from 33,000 last year to over 39,000 this year. Lilabari Airport has handled more than 1,100 flights in 2024,” Yadav said. He emphasized that the airport’s growing infrastructure, under the UDAN initiative, is transforming regional development by making smaller towns like Lilabari more accessible and promoting economic growth.
Yadav further explained how the Lilabari Airport has contributed to the region’s economic upliftment and tourism. By offering convenient travel options, the airport has shortened travel times, which has had a positive impact on local tourism. “The terminal’s seating capacity has been expanded to accommodate the growing number of passengers,” he noted. Lilabari’s transformation into a regional hub has boosted local commerce, offering new growth opportunities for businesses in the area.
Source: Financial Express
