Pakyong Airport: India’s Dream Project That Never Took Off? | India's 100th Airport

Описание: Pakyong Airport: Engineering Marvel or Missed Opportunity?
Sikkim’s first airport and India’s 100th—Pakyong was inaugurated in 2018 with promises of progress, connectivity, and tourism. ₹605 crore later, flights are still irregular, cancellations are routine, and locals are left disillusioned.

In this deep-dive by The Cord, we explore the true story behind Pakyong Airport:

Why do flights keep getting cancelled?

Was poor planning responsible?

What are the terrain and weather challenges?

And most importantly—was it just another political photo-op?

From ground reports to government data, from strategic relevance to local disappointment—we unpack it all.
Watch till the end to understand why this ambitious project still hasn’t taken off.

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