AAI Celebrates 78th Independence Day with Patriotic Zeal and Accomplishments
Guwahati: The Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters – North Eastern Region (AAI-RHQ-NER), commemorated the 78th Independence Day with a vibrant celebration that embodied the spirit of patriotism and highlighted the region’s remarkable progress. M. Raja Kishore, the newly appointed Regional Executive Director (RED) for the North Eastern Region (NER), ceremonially hoisted the National Flag at the newly constructed building complex of the NAI within the Guwahati Airport premises, marking the occasion with great pride and honour. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Heads of Departments (HODs) and representatives from various organisations, who joined in the festivities to honour the nation’s independence.
Adding to the grandeur of the celebration, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) presented a prestigious ‘Guard of Honour’ to the RED. The event was infused with patriotic fervour, featuring soul-stirring renditions of patriotic songs and captivating dance performances by children, which resonated deeply with all those in attendance.
In his address, M. Raja Kishore highlighted the significant strides made by the NER’s airports over the past year. He underscored the substantial development in airport infrastructure, the enhancement of passenger facilitation, and the initiation of several key construction projects. Among the notable achievements, he mentioned the completion and inauguration of the new Terminal Building at Tezu Airport last September, and the successful operationalisation of the extended runway at Dibrugarh Airport. Additionally, he pointed out the upgrade of Hollongi Airport from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), making it operational in all weather conditions.
The RED-NER also provided updates on other critical projects nearing completion, such as the Air Traffic Control (ATC) cum Technical Block at Shillong Airport, which is in its final stages of completion with the commissioning process already underway. Furthermore, the installation and commissioning of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) at Imphal and Agartala airports were successfully completed, and Dibrugarh Airport has also installed its ILS. He highlighted the commissioning of Doppler Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (DVOR) at Imphal Airport and the completion of installation, calibration, and pre-commissioning processes at Dibrugarh Airport.
Ongoing projects were also discussed, including the reconfiguration of passenger terminal buildings to enhance capacity at several airports, including Imphal, Jorhat, Shillong, Dimapur, and Silchar. These projects reflect the AAI’s commitment to continuously improving airport infrastructure in the region, aiming to provide world-class facilities to passengers.
The RED-NER concluded his speech by expressing heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering dedication and commitment of all AAI officials, attributing the region’s achievements to their diligent efforts. He emphasised that these accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team, and he encouraged everyone to continue striving for excellence in their respective roles.
