Direct flight from Umroi airport in Meghalaya to Delhi will become operational by September end, chief minister Conrad K Sangma said.

โ€œTender has been finalised and letter of intent (LOI) is being issued to the successful bidder,โ€ chief minister Sangma tweeted after his meeting with officials of the state transport department.

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At present, a flight between Umroi airport and Kolkata is being operated.

Conrad said that four agendas were discussed including the need to set up heliport/helipad to provide a regular and reliable helicopter service for citizens.

โ€œTwo locations identified in East Khasi Hills & West Garo Hills. Transport Department to submit DPR to the Ministry of Civil Aviation,โ€ Conrad said.

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Setting up of a Model Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR) in Meghalaya for improvement in road safety was also discussed and DPR is being prepared by the department for submission to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Establishment of a Model Inspection & Certification Centre (I&CC) was also discussed.

Conrad said that he has directed officials to immediately identify land for setting up of the centre and submit the proposal to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways to avail necessary funding.