Mizoram ends IAF talks, Lengpui Airport to AAI; CM cites public sentiment, privatization concerns
Mizoram ends IAF talks, Lengpui Airport to AAI; CM cites public sentiment, privatization concerns
- •Mizoram government terminated negotiations with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to hand over Lengpui Airport.
- •Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced the airport will now be handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- •Decision influenced by civil society groups and political parties preferring AAI, despite IAF's "favourable" offer.
- •Mizoram insists on a clause for prior approval before AAI can outsource operations or hand over the airport to a third party, which AAI is resisting.
- •Valuation of Lengpui Airport's infrastructure is ongoing, with AAI expected to compensate the state government.
