Plans to reopen airstrip

Plans to upgrade and reopen the airstrip in Coochbehar are underway. A team of officials from Airport Authority of India will arrive here tomorrow to finalise a deal with the district authority for this purpose.

The team will visit the spot to get the feasibility of the airstrips and also will meet the district magistrate Mr. Ravi Inder Singh and shabhadhipati Mr. Ananta Roy tomorrow. The centre has sanctioned 20 crore for the reconstruction of the airstrips. The airstrip is in a poor state and it needs full reconstruction. The office building which was constructed during the reign of Maharaja has become a hideout of criminals. The sabhadhipati told that the runway will be extended and the land required for the purpose has already been provided by the district authorities. The reopen of the airstrip will boost the business and tourism prospect of this district.

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