Arunachal diverting Kokila river for Hollongi greenfield airport

A stretch of the Kokila river in Arunachal Pradesh is being diverted for expansion of runway of the greenfield airport being constructed at Hollongi near Itanagar, which is likely to be ready by August next year.

After reviewing the ongoing construction work of the project, Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said the government has acquired about 500 square of land beyond the runway while the Kokila River that runs along the airport boundary is being diverted.

The CM said November next year was the target for completion of the work but the Centre and the state government are pushing for its completion by August.