Russian help for Mizoram airport

AIZAWL: Mizoram will seek permission from the Centre to avail of assistance offered by Russia for installing an instrumental landing system (ILS) at Lengpui airport to ensure stable air services.

Addressing a press conference with Union Minister for DONER Mani Shankar Aiyar here, Chief Minister Zoramthanga said on Saturday that the Russian ambassador, who visited the state recently, had conveyed his willingness to help improve the airport.

"The DONER minister advised me to seek the help of the Russian government," he said, adding he would seek permission from the Centre in this regard.

Repeated cancellation of flights due to the absence of landing aids have made Lengpui airport a fair-weather airport and the state government had been pressuring the Centre, Airports Authority of India and the North Eastern Council to help install ILS at the airport.