The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a resolution for naming the Hollongi greenfield airport in Itanagar as Donyi Polo Airport on Tuesday. Earlier the state government has passed the approval during a cabinet meeting on August 4.
Nakap Nalo , Minister of state Civil Aviation Department informed the House that the decision was taken to reflect the reverence of the indigenous people for the Sun (Donyi) and the Moon (Polo) symbolizing an age-old tradition and rich cultural heritage of the tribal state.
The House then passed the resolution with the Union government to name the lone airport of Itanagar as Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar. This Airport in Hollongi that lies 15 kms away from Itanagar will include Itanagar into the aviation map; thereby highlighting the significance of air access with the important city of Arunachal Pradesh.
The facility at Hollongi developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at an estimated cost of Rs 645 crore, , is designed to be a greenfield airport with eight check-in counters. It is designed to accommodate A-320 aircraft, with a 500-meter runway expansion planned in the future to accommodate A-321 aircraft.
The terminal structure spanning 4100 square metres will accommodate 200 people during peak hours. Expected to be operational by 2022, the terminal building will include eight check-in counters and all modern passenger amenities.
Apart from this the terminal will have an energy-efficient structure with a rainwater harvesting system and a long-term landscape plan. The development project includes ATC Tower, Technical Block, Fire Station, Medical Center, and other auxiliary works .
According to reports , this airport is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October this year.
We are committed to recognise & honour our indigenous culture and legacy!
In this direction Arunachal Assembly passed a resolution to name the lone Airport of Itanagar as Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar, today.
On this historic day, I congratulate people of Arunachal Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/ufIHMQjjvl
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