The Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation has urged the Assam Rifles Training Centre to vacate land needed for the first phase of Dimapur Airport expansion.
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DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) on Wednesday expressed concern over reports that the Assam Rifles Training Centre (ARTC) has not fully vacated 18.9 acres of land required for the first phase of the Dimapur Airport expansion, and appealed to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to issue firm directions for immediate compliance.
In a statement, the federation said the land had been earmarked for the airport expansion after repeated examinations by competent authorities, and that adequate time had already been given to the ARTC to address its concerns. It maintained that further delay has hampered infrastructure development and caused inconvenience to the public.
The DUCCF said the expansion of Dimapur Airport is a project of public importance, critical for connectivity, safety, and economic development of Dimapur district and Nagaland. It asserted that prolonging the matter undermines public welfare and delays a nationally significant infrastructure project.
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The federation urged the ARTC to immediately and fully vacate the land identified for the first phase of expansion in the larger public interest. It also appealed to the MHA to take a decisive stand and issue clear directions to ensure that the process is not delayed further.
While acknowledging the need to balance national security considerations, the DUCCF said alternative arrangements for ARTC facilities should be expedited without obstructing the airport expansion.
Describing Dimapur Airport as the gateway to Nagaland and the region, the federation said its timely expansion is essential for future growth and safety. It said it stood with the Airport Authority of India and the people of Dimapur in seeking swift action from the authorities.
It further expressed hope that the MHA would act promptly to resolve the issue in the public interest and bring the long-pending matter to an early conclusion.