Correct Answer : Arunachal Pradesh
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday(2nd Nov 2022) approved naming of greenfield airport at Hollongi, Itanagar, as ‘Donyi Polo Airport'.
“The resolution was passed by the state government of Arunachal Pradesh to name the airport as ‘Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar’, which reflect the people’s reverence of the Sun (Donyi) and the Moon (Polo) to symbolize the traditions and rich cultural heritage of the state," the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a press release.
The Centre had granted an ‘in-principle’ approval for development of Hollongi greenfield airport in January 2019. The project is being developed by Airports Authority of India (AAI) with the help of central government and the Arunachal Pradesh government at a cost of ₹646 crore.
With a
2,300 metre runway, the
greenfield airport is the first in Arunachal Pradesh to have the capacity to land big aircraft. The airport can accommodate
300 passengers during peak hours with
eight check-in counters. It is energy-efficient and will run on renewable energy..
Source : Mint
