Guwahati, May 18: The Vibrant North East Summit 2023, which was organised from May 16 to 18, 2023 at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati, Assam showcased various development features of different departments, organisations and public sector enterprises working in north eastern region.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) also actively participated as a co-sponsor of the summit where it was adjudged the best pavilion in PSU category.
The Award was jointly given by Dr VK Mishra, Director, ICAR, NEH region, Meghalaya, Pankaj Pathak, Member, Ministry of Labour, and Dr M.J Khan, Director ICFA, New Delhi.
AAI showcased vast achievements in civil aviation sector especially in the Regional Connectivity and developing aviation infra in the region. The AAI stall had a digital interactive panel which was the centre of attraction for the visitors with another QR code kiosk which detailed about the airports in a state. With a pin point touch the visitor could get the details of all air connectivity of a particular airport. AAI also exhibited world class air navigation facilities and related communication system at its pavilion.
AAI also displayed its existing aviation infrastructure as well as upcoming projects in the North Eastern Region. The first greenfield airport of Arunachal Pradesh, Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar, the first Flight Training Organisation of North East India at Lilabari Airport, the regional connectivity routes, the Multi-Modal connectivity including air, rail road and waterways within the region and routes connecting out of NER were prominently displayed at the exhibition. These are the steps initiated by the Govt which will help in bringing rest of the India closer to the region.
