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Politics
Meghalaya CM Seeks Central Approval for Shillong Airport Expansion
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 02:04 PM
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The Meghalaya Chief Minister has approached the Union government to obtain permission for expanding the existing Shillong airport and initiating additional aviation projects.
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya has formally requested the central government to approve the expansion of the Shillong airport, which is expected to boost connectivity in the Northeast.
The proposal includes enlarging the runway, adding new terminal facilities, and enhancing aviation infrastructure to accommodate larger aircraft.
Officials say the project will create jobs, improve tourism, and support economic growth in the region.
The CM has highlighted the need for timely approval to meet the growing demand for air travel and to integrate Meghalaya more closely with national and international networks.
The proposal includes enlarging the runway, adding new terminal facilities, and enhancing aviation infrastructure to accommodate larger aircraft.
Officials say the project will create jobs, improve tourism, and support economic growth in the region.
The CM has highlighted the need for timely approval to meet the growing demand for air travel and to integrate Meghalaya more closely with national and international networks.