Published on : 08 Dec 2025, 8:35 am

Silchar: The Assam government has approved the transfer of 3,000 bighas of land from Doloo Tea Estate in Cachar district to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the construction of a greenfield airport near Silchar . The decision, announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, includes an additional 500 bighas beyond the earlier allocation.

CM Sarma stated that the move will help the state secure the Union Cabinet’s approval, enabling Silchar to get its first full civilian airport. He explained that the expansion of the existing Kumbhirgram defence airport is not viable due to heavy military air traffic.

The land transfer had earlier stirred controversy after tea workers objected and confusion surfaced over the proposal’s status with the

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