Airport panel meets on digital payments, route expansion

Ranchi: The Birsa Munda airport authorities conducted an advisory committee meeting on Tuesday, chaired by local MP and Union minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth.
Airport director R R Mourya said the biannual meeting focused on improving airport operations. Stakeholders discussed establishing air connectivity to religious destinations like Raipur, Varanasi, and Ayodhya, along with northeastern states.
The meeting also addressed vehicular movement concerns at the airport. "Long queues at exit points are primarily due to vehicles without FASTag. We discussed initiatives to encourage digital toll deduction through FASTag installation for smoother traffic flow," Mourya told TOI.
The routine meeting, held every six months, serves as a platform for stakeholders to discuss operational improvements and address challenges at the Ranchi airport. The focus remains on enhancing passenger convenience and expanding air connectivity to various destinations across the country.