Rio calls for urgent release of land under AR occupation for Dimapur airport expansion

Dimapur, July 2 -- Taking personal initiative, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has directed the state transport department to secure the release of 18.8 acres of Dimapur airport land, currently occupied by Assam Rifles, for Phase I expansion of the airport.

The lack of approval for the transfer of the 18.8 acres of land remains the sole impediment to starting work on Phase I expansion of the airport, reports said.

Rio requested urgent instructions from the MHA to facilitate the transfer and ensure timely commencement of developmental works.

In line with Rio's directive, the department, in coordination with the ministry of home affairs and relevant stakeholders, is pursuing the release of the land currently under Assam Rifles.

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