Key Highlights
- Sarma said the panel approved an increase of 500 bighas from the earlier decision to allocate 2,500 bighas (826.45 acres) for the proposed airport near Silchar.
- "The cabinet approved the transfer of 3,000 bighas at Doloo Tea Estate in Silchar to the AAI for the construction of a greenfield airport," Mr.
- Sarma said, adding that the decision will pave the way for obtaining the Union Cabinet's nod for the project.
- The State government had proposed a new airport in Silchar spread over 2,500 bighas, as the existing facility at Kumbhirgram is a defence airport and expansion of the facility to accommodate the increasing demands of air traffic is not possible.
- In November 2022, the Assam government had distributed financial assistance to 1,296 families living at Doloo Tea Estate "as a goodwill gesture".
