PM Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport| Photos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Arunachal Pradesh's first greenfield airport - Donyi Polo - in Hollongi near the state's capital of Itanagar on Saturday. The airport is expected to play a major role in improving connectivity and will also contribute to the growth of trade and tourism in the region, as per the government.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju during the inauguration of the airport. (PTI)

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The airport has been developed across an area of over 690 acres at a cost of more than ₹640 crore. (PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi - during the inauguration of Donyi Polo Airport - is seen with Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu (R) (PTI)

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The airport has a 2,300 m long runway and is well-suited for all-weather day operations, as per a government statement. (PTI)

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The airport terminal is a modern building, which promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and recycling of resources. (PTI)