The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Government of Assam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dispur to conduct a pre-feasibility study for five proposed greenfield airports in the state.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The agreement was signed in the presence of Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Sinha, and AAI Chairman Vipin Kumar, along with senior officials from the central and state governments.

According to officials, the proposed airport locations include the Manas National Park region, Umrangso, Majuli, Diphu and Charaideo.

Authorities stated that the study will assess the viability of developing new airports to improve regional air connectivity in Assam. The initiative is also expected to support tourism, commercial activity and overall infrastructure development in the state.