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Donyi Polo: Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated first greenfield facility in Arunachal Pradesh. The foundation stone of the same was laid in February 2019. Take a look

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The airport located at Hollongi, around 15 kilometres from the state capital Itanagar, will link the border state with other Indian cities with commercial flights as well as other parts of Arunachal Pradesh through helicopter services.
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The airport located at Hollongi, around 15 kilometres from the state capital Itanagar, will link the border state with other Indian cities with commercial flights as well as other parts of Arunachal Pradesh through helicopter services.

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PM with Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu. The airport's foundation stone was laid by Modi on February 2019.
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PM with Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu. The airport's foundation stone was laid by Modi on February 2019.

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The Donyi Polo airport has been developed by the Airports Authority of India at an estimated cost of Rs 645 crore.
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The Donyi Polo airport has been developed by the Airports Authority of India at an estimated cost of Rs 645 crore.

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The airpory will have eight check-in counters and can accommodate 200 passengers during peak hours.
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The airpory will have eight check-in counters and can accommodate 200 passengers during peak hours.

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PM Modi with Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig. B. D. Mishra (retd.), Kiren Rijiju and Pema Khandu during the inauguration of the states's first greenfield airport.
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PM Modi with Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig. B. D. Mishra (retd.), Kiren Rijiju and Pema Khandu during the inauguration of the states's first greenfield airport.

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The naming of the airport reflects the reverence of the indigenous people of Arunachal for the sun (Donyi) and the moon (Polo).
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The naming of the airport reflects the reverence of the indigenous people of Arunachal for the sun (Donyi) and the moon (Polo).

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The Great Hornbill Gate of the Donyo Polo airport is a unique structure. It is made up of bamboo and cane and designed by Arunachali architect Aroty Panyang from East Siang district.
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The Great Hornbill Gate of the Donyo Polo airport is a unique structure. It is made up of bamboo and cane and designed by Arunachali architect Aroty Panyang from East Siang district.

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