Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, met the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and discussed the need to strengthen both domestic and international air connectivity from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh. The Governor said that this is required, given the growing demand from residents of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the UT Chandigarh, to whom the airport is catering as a crucial gateway for this part of the northern region.
Shri Kataria, who met the Union Minister at New Delhi yesterday, emphasised enhanced connectivity, particularly direct international flights from the Chandigarh airport to boost tourism, facilitate business travel, and support the economic aspirations of the region.
The Union Minister assured that the Ministry would actively explore possibilities and work with all stakeholders to improve connectivity and upgrade passenger facilities at the airport.