'Important, Optimistic It'll Be Functional Soon': Union Minister On Sikkim Airport

'Important, Optimistic It'll Be Functional Soon': Union Minister On Sikkim Airport

Taking a keen interest in the airport at Pakyong, which serves Sikkim's capital Gangtok and has seen no flight operations for nearly two years, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita said he is optimistic that it will be functional again soon.

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita reviews development projects in Sikkim’s Pakyong

Gangtok, May 23 (IANS) Union Minister Pabitra Margherita was in Sikkim’s Pakyong district on Friday on a one-day visit focused on assessing local development initiatives and interacting with grassroots stakeholders, officials said. The minister was warmly received by District Collector Rohan Agawane, Additional District Collector Sangay Gyatso Bhutia, and senior district officials upon his arrival. […]

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita reviews development projects in...

Last Updated on May 23, 2025 by Team THIP Gangtok, May 23 (IANS) Union Minister Pabitra Margherita was in Sikkim’s Pakyong district on Friday on a one-day visit focused on assessing local development initiatives and interacting with grassroots stakeholders, officials said. The minister was warmly received by District Collector Rohan Agawane, Additional District Collector Sangay […] The post Union Minister Pabitra Margherita reviews development p…

Centre’s fresh pitch to restart operations at Pakyong Airport in Sikkim

Gangtok, May 23: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, made a strong pitch for reviving the defunct greenfield airport in Pakyong during his visit to the Sikkim district on Thursday. With no flight operations for nearly two years, the airport’s silence has been a growing concern. Margherita said there are some technical issues, yes, but they’re being addressed. I believe with the involvement of experts, the Civil Avia…