KOKRAJHAR, Feb. 1 -- Under the Udan scheme, the Government of India constructed Rupsi Airport in Kokrajhar district, Assam, to enhance connectivity and promote tourism in the Borderland Territorial Region (BTR). However, the airport has not been performing well, as over 30 flights have been canceled in the last 60 days for various reasons, significantly impacting tourism in the region.

Located in Parbatjhora, Kokrajhar district, Rupsi Airport was shut down for nearly a year before Alliance Air resumed services on November 17, connecting Guwahati and Kolkata via Rupsi. However, the service has faced issues, with earlier passenger services by Flybig also halted till last year.

Alliance Air, formerly Air India Regional, is a subsidiary of ...