THREE NEW ALLIANCE AIR FLIGHTS CONNECTING MANIPUR LAUNCHED.

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Why in the news?

• The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Sh. Rammohan Naidu, along with the Chief Minister of Manipur, Sh. N. Biren Singh, flagged off Alliance Air flights on three routes including two new routes. 

Important points:

• These flights, launched as part of a joint effort by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the State Government of Manipur, have been made operational with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support from the state.
• Alliance Air will now connect new routes from Imphal to Kolkata & back, Imphal to Guwahati & back in addition to supplement additional flight from Imphal to Dimapur & back.
• The Union Minister highlighted that new flights will significantly enhance connectivity, improve the investment ecosystem and impart ease of doing business in the state, creating jobs and new opportunities for the people of Manipur. 
• The minister stated that with three flights of Alliance Air to and from Imphal, Manipur will witness aboost to its 3 Ts: Trade, Travel, and Tourism, ultimately delivering 3 Es: Economy, Employment and Empowerment to the youth of Manipur.
• Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu credited the progress in the North East to the Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Modi, whose emphasis on inclusive growth through UDAN and Act East has ensured that the aspirations of every citizen in the region are met with opportunity.