Port Blair, June 7: Shri Ajoy Bairagi, State President BJP, A&N Islands has raised important issues related to Aviation Sector with Gen V K Singh, MoS for MoRTH and Civil Aviation during his recent visit to Islands.

He discussed issues of Upgradation of Runway, where it is learnt that soon after monsoons runways will again be shut down for few days for upgradation. He requested the Minister to direct the concerned authority to take this work with minimum curtailment of runway.

Bairagi also emphasized more on finishing the extension of Shibpur airport at Diglipur, Campbell Bay Airport and Great Nicobar Airport in a time bound manner. It was also requested to connect far flung Islands with Sea Plane, which will bring huge relief to the general public. Apart from this the issue of having additional Helicopter services for uncovered islands was discussed. Bairagi lastly emphasized on connecting Andaman with all major cities which will reduce travel time for tourists and also help improve tourism in Islands.