Dhubri: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Facebook live about transforming and upgrading Rupsi Airport into a communication hub for strategic areas of Assam.“We are discussing and planning with the experts to develop Rupsi Airport in BTC into a communication hub which will cater the needs of multiple logistics in years to come,” Sarma said on Sunday.Meanwhile, Yatri Subidha Divas (Passengers’ Convenience Day) was celebrated with various programmes at Rupsi Airport on Sunday. The programmes aimed at enhancing passenger facilities, including a kids’ play zone, WiFi services, and a warm welcome for travellers.Kuntal Bhattacharjee, officer-in-charge of Rupsi Airport, told TOI that the airport staff regard passengers as God and feel happy to serve them with a smile. Providing a satisfying flight experience is their primary goal, he said.“Currently, Alliance Air operates a flight from Rupsi Airport to limited cities like Kolkata and Guwahati. But there is future plan to connect more cities in the northeast,” Bhattacharjee added.He also noted that in the coming days, Rupsi Airport will be crucial due to its proximity to international and inter-state borders.
A passenger at the airport
