Assam Clears Land Transfer for Silchar Greenfield Airport
Dec 08, 2025
The Assam government has approved the transfer of 3,000 bighas of land at the Doloo Tea Estate in Cachar district to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the development of a greenfield airport near Silchar. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Sunday, noting that the allocation was increased from the earlier plan of 2,500 bighas to facilitate the project’s progress.
Sarma said the expanded land transfer would help secure approval from the Union Cabinet, marking a significant step toward establishing improved air connectivity in the Barak Valley region.