DEHRADUN: A 42-seater air service between Pithoragarh and Dehradun was launched on Thursday, marking a significant boost to regional connectivity in Uttarakhand.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the service at Jolly Grant Airport, describing the development as a “historic day” for the state.
Speaking to reporters after the inauguration, Dhami said the new service would greatly benefit residents of the remote Pithoragarh district, improving accessibility and reducing travel time. He also extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu for their support in strengthening air connectivity in the region.
“Today is a very historic day. With the launch of air services between Dehradun and Pithoragarh, I extend my congratulations to all the people of the state, ” CM Dhami said, adding that the state government has already approved Rs 450 crore for further expansion of aviation infrastructure.