Till now, Itanagar remained the only capital city of India, which is yet to have an airport. Arunachal Pradesh also is the only state which does not have a dedicated airport. Arunachal Pradesh did have operational airports at Pasighat, Ziro and Tezu, but it is a military airport, with a civil enclave that supports domesticContinue reading “Itanagar Airport about to Begin Flight Operation”
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India’s North East Connectivity at 75 years of Independence
The north-eastern states of India are somewhat detached from the rest of the country. Dense forests, mountainous terrains, heavy rains, floods, absence of big cities, all these features make the north-east alienated from the rest of the country through the Siliguri corridor, also called “Chicken’s neck”. However, the north-east has tremendous potential to become theContinue reading “India’s North East Connectivity at 75 years of Independence”
Sikkim Transport Connectivity
Sikkim, the least populous state in India, is strategically one of the most important. Sikkim is tucked away in the high hills of the Himalayas, and is connected to the rest of India through only one major road. Sikkim borders 3 countries, China, Nepal and Bhutan, and parts of it are disputed with China. WithContinue reading “Sikkim Transport Connectivity”