TBM Staff - Mumbai Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal MP, Anil Baluni, has urged the Union Government to extend the regional connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), to several towns in his constituency.
In a letter addressed to Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Baluni emphasised the need to connect Gopeshwar, Jyotirmath, Ramnagar, Lansdowne, and Pauri under the scheme, highlighting that improved air connectivity would significantly boost tourism and curb migration from the hills.
Baluni pointed out that enhanced air links to these towns would open up numerous opportunities for tourism, which is a vital part of Uttarakhand’s economy. He stressed that connecting Ramnagar, the gateway to the famous Jim Corbett National Park, would benefit tourism in the region. Similarly, Pauri, the administrative center of the district, needs efficient air connectivity with the state capital, Dehradun, to facilitate better governance and accessibility.
The MP also emphasised Lansdowne’s significance as a prominent tourist destination close to Delhi and the headquarters of the Garhwal Rifles, calling for improved air access to serve both tourism and military purposes. Additionally, Baluni pitched for air connectivity to Gopeshwar and Jyotirmath due to their strategic importance near the India-China border, underscoring the need for better infrastructure in these areas.
In his letter, Baluni also requested the upgrade of the Gauchar airstrip, which would serve as a key hub for air operations in the region, further enhancing Uttarakhand’s overall connectivity and promoting tourism.
