Government to Transfer Naini Saini Airstrip in Pithoragarh to Air Force, Contract to Follow.
In 1991, an airstrip was constructed in Pithoragarh with a runway that is 1510 meters long and 30 meters wide. However, the Civil Aviation Department was not able to develop the airstrip. Due to this, the government has made the decision to transfer the responsibility of the airstrip to the Air Force.
The Naini Saini airstrip located in the border district of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand is set to be handed over to the Air Force by the government. As per the decision, the Air Force will take on the responsibility of expanding and operating the airstrip. However, this move will not affect civil and commercial flights that operate from the airstrip, and they will continue to function as usual.
In 1991, an airstrip was constructed in Pithoragarh, which features a runway that spans 1510 meters in length and 30 meters in width. However, the Civil Aviation Department was unable to develop the airstrip, prompting the government to hand it over to the Air Force. As a result, the Air Force will now take responsibility for the airstrip’s development and operation.
The Naini Saini airstrip in Pithoragarh, which is strategically significant for the army, will be operated by the Air Force in a similar manner to the Chandigarh and Allahabad airports. To ensure the smooth operation of civil and commercial flights, the government and the Air Force will enter into a contract. The move to hand over the responsibility of the airstrip to the Air Force will allow for better development and utilization of the facility, which will undoubtedly benefit the strategic interests of the armed forces in the region.
