Leh, April 10 -- The Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat, Leh, to discuss a strategic plan for enhancing air connectivity in the region by ensuring the operation of at least 22 flights daily from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (KBR) Airport, Leh.

The discussions focused on exploring the possibility of utilizing the Indian Air Force (IAF) bays at the airport to accommodate the increased number of daily flights, thereby significantly improving accessibility and connectivity for Ladakh, especially during the peak tourist season.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary directed to formulate the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the earliest to streamline coordination and clarify operational...