New Delhi, April 29 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu in New Delhi and discussed in detail the development of aviation sector and strengthening air connectivity in Uttarakhand.

During this, the Chief Minister requested to increase the watch hours of Jolly Grant and Naini Saini Airport and to start a regular flight service of 42 to 48 seats from Naini Saini Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport (New Delhi) under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) keeping in mind the strategic importance of Pithoragarh district, as well as to connect border areas like Dharchula and Munsyari from Pithoragarh with air services.

Along with this, the Chief Minister also held talks wi...