ALG at Tuting inaugurated

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today inaugurated the newly constructed Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) at Tuting in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district.
The Tuting ALG is under the control of Air Force station, Jorhat and it is the sixth ALG to be operationalised in the state, an official communique informed.
In 2009, the Centre and the state government had agreed to upgrade all landing grounds in the state. Decision was also taken then for the dual use of ALGs to be used for defence and civilian purposes, Khandu said addressing the gathering at the Air Traffic Control building.
Khandu informed that Pasighat ALG would be the first to have civilian terminal with the commencement of Air India flights soon.

With ALGs being operationalised at Mechuka, Tuting, Aalo, Pasighat, Ziro and Vijoynagar, he said it would boost regional connectivity in the state and provide further impetus to tourism and contribute to the local economy.
The seventh ALG in Tawang is, however, yet to reach completion, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Air Marshal Hari Kumar appreciated the cooperation of local people and the state government in early completion of the ALG.
Khandu during his visit also inspected the new ATC control room, office complex and officer's mess, the communique added.