Port Blair, Aug 04: Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, The MP met Shri Jayant Sinha, Minister of State of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, today for having better air connectivity in Andaman & Nicobar Islands as whole and particularly in Campbell Bay and Diglipur Islands.
During discussion, the Minister informed MP that he would ensure the deployment of ‘Twin Otter’, small aircraft operated by Pawan Hans. Given its versatility, the aircraft would be a tremendous asset for the tourism industry in A&N Islands. Capable of operating from runways as short as 1,500 feet, the Twin Otter can be configured for a variety of roles ranging from a 19-seater passenger aircraft to serving as a maritime surveillance platform. Some of the applications of Twin Otter are connecting the islands in the Andaman and Nicobar chain like Campbell Bay and Diglipur Islands.
The MP requested the Minister for providing big helicopter instead of small ones in major tourist destinations of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Minister further informed that he would visit A&N Islands during the month of October, 2016 and review the matter for improving air connectivity and tourism sector.
