Agartala, July 30, 2025: In a major step toward enhancing the Ease of Doing Business in Tripura, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Government of Tripura have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the digital integration of building plan clearance systems.

The new initiative connects Tripura’s Single Window System for Online Building Plan Approval System (SWS-OBPAS) with AAI’s NOC Application System (NOCAS), enabling seamless online processing of height clearances using Colour Coded Zoning Maps (CCZM).

Officials stated that under the integrated system, applications seeking height clearances below the permissible limits indicated in the CCZM grids will be automatically settled without the need for submitting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to AAI. However, constructions within Red Zone areas identified as sensitive for aviation safety will continue to require mandatory AAI clearance.

The MoU was signed by Ms. Purbita Thakur Sinha, Executive Director (ATM), AAI; Mr. M. Zhimo, General Manager (ATM), North Eastern Region, AAI; and Ms. Megha Jain, Director of the Urban Development Department, Government of Tripura. The signing took place in the presence of Mr. M. Suresh, Member (Air Navigation Services), AAI.