Civil aviation minister eyes seaplanes to boost connectivity in remote areas
Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said the Ministry is exploring the use of seaplanes to connect even the most remote areas of India, including the North East. Naidu, who was here to participate in a two-day aviation conference, also took a test ride on a seaplane during a demonstration at the scenic Umiam Lake, where Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and other senior officials of the ministry were present.
«Let it be road, rail, or air connectivity, Modi wants the North East to be integrated with the mainland with the best connectivity possible. The Ministry of Civil Aviation wants to ensure that his (Modi) vision becomes a reality,» Naidu told reporters after a 30-minute joyride on the seaplane.
He said people come to Meghalaya and the region for a variety of reasons, such as tourism, spirituality, to connect with nature, and for business activities.
«We are going to support Meghalaya in whatever plans it has and ensure that the state is properly connected through air, whether it be through regular airports, seaplanes, or helicopters.»
Taking inspiration from the Maldives, where over 110 seaplanes are in operation, the Minister said such aircraft could be a game changer for tourism, particularly in Meghalaya and other parts of the North East.
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