🇮🇳 MoU Announcement: Pithoragarh Airport, Uttarakhand The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, in the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Government of Uttarakhand for taking over Naini Saini Airport, Pithoragarh. 🏗️ Key Benefits Upgrade airport infrastructure and streamline operational standards Boost trade, travel, and pilgrimage tourism Strengthen education, healthcare, and hospitality sectors Generate employment and support holistic economic development in Uttarakhand ✨ Salient Features Land Area: ~70 acres Terminal Building: Serves up to 40 passengers during peak hours Apron: Accommodates 2 aircraft (code-2B) Supports accessible and sustainable aviation infrastructure Enhances disaster-response capabilities in the strategic Himalayan region 🗓️ Event Details Date: Sunday, November 09, 2025 Time: 12:30 hrs Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand Dignitaries Present: Lt. Gen Gurmit Singh, Governor of Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Murli Dhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation MPs and MLAs from the region Live Stream: DD News Headline: “Soaring Towards a New Horizon – Uttarakhand’s Path to Progress”