DARBHANGA, Dec. 9 -- Clearing a key hurdle for the installation of the CAT-II approach lighting system at the Darbhanga airport, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has granted the long-pending No Objection Certificate (NOC) sought by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The NOC was sought for modification of an earthen embankment so that it could ensure better control of flood water and ease the flight operations.

The approval, issued a couple of days ago, comes shortly after Hindustan Times reported delays in NOC issuance affecting critical winter preparedness at the airport.

Superintending engineer Abrar Arshad confirmed on Tuesday that the department has formally approved the AAI's proposal to modify a portion of the earthen emba...