Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the domestic airport constructed at Ambala Cantonment will be inaugurated soon. In this regard, during a meeting held today with officers of the Haryana Civil Aviation Department, directions were issued to complete the remaining minor works at the airport at the earliest.
Technical team to visit Ambala Cantonment Airport – Vij
While chairing the meeting, Sh. Vij directed officers to constitute a team of senior officers to inspect the airport so that technically pending works can be completed promptly. He directed that CCTV installation, control room setup, security arrangements, online UPS, minor civil works and other office-related requirements be completed on priority.
Directions were also issued regarding the availability of staff and vehicles. Additionally, Sh. Vij directed officers to establish an off-airport air terminal to facilitate cargo operations.
Airport in Ambala Cantonment to boost trade activities – Vij
The Minister said that Ambala Cantonment is a major junction, and the start of air services from here will greatly benefit people in surrounding areas and boost commercial activities. He said that apart from districts like Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, Kaithal, Karnal, and Panipat in Haryana, people from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh will also benefit.
He added that since the airport is located within the city, passengers will not face any inconvenience in commuting.
Domestic airport to employment opportunities – Vij
Sh. Vij said there is significant enthusiasm among people regarding the proposed flight from Ambala to Ayodhya, and they are eagerly awaiting its launch. He further informed that a company is being assigned operations on the Ambala–Srinagar route, while various airlines have applied for routes such as Ambala–Lucknow, which are under consideration.
He added that the operationalisation of the airport will generate both direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region.
Vij inspects domestic airport, issues necessary directions
Before the meeting, Sh. Vij inspected the domestic airport at Ambala Cantonment and reviewed the progress with officers from PWD and the Airports Authority of India. Officers informed that the construction work has been completed.
During the inspection, the Minister reviewed passenger facilities such as movement, food services, seating arrangements, vehicle parking and installed equipment, including baggage scanners.
Domestic airport built due to the efforts of Energy Minister Anil Vij
Notably, for the construction of this domestic airport, around 20 acres of land near the Ambala Cantonment Air Force Station was acquired from the Ministry of Defence at a cost of Rs. 133 crore. The airport infrastructure has been developed at a cost of approximately Rs. 18 crore, and necessary equipment has been installed.
Passengers to benefit after airport becomes operational
Given Ambala Cantonment’s importance, the launch of the domestic airport will increase the number of air travelers and strengthen regional connectivity. Airlines have already been granted permission to operate from the airport. Additional Chief Secretary, Civil Aviation, Smt. G. Anupama, Additional Director, Sh. Manish Kumar Lohan, Project Director, Group Captain A.S. Gill, Consultant (Planning) Sh. M.S. Duhan, along with other senior officers were present.