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Sikkim MP Urges Committee to Restore Flights and Roads Cut by Floods

Indra Hang Subba has asked the Parliamentary Standing Committee to expand Pakyong Airport’s runway, procure Q-400 aircraft, deploy climate-resilient roads along border routes, issue relief packages for tourism operators.

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Overview

  • Subba cited the October 2023 Glacier Lake Outburst Flood and June 1 flash flood that severed key road links to destinations such as Lachen and Yumthang.
  • He requested the immediate resumption of SpiceJet flights connecting Pakyong Airport with Delhi and other major cities.
  • The representation calls for extending the airport’s runway from 1.75 km to 3 km and for Air India and other carriers to acquire Bombardier Q-400 aircraft for regional operations.
  • He sought restoration of all flood-damaged roads and bridges and the construction of elevated and tunneled routes designed for climate resilience along strategic border corridors.
  • The submission proposes a special relief package for homestays, tour operators and transporters including loan moratoriums, restructuring, interest waivers and emergency credit lines.