Which among the following is the first green field airports of the North-eastern region of India under RCS scheme of Government of India ?

Correct option is C

Donyi Polo Airport, located in Arunachal Pradesh, is the first greenfield airport in the Northeastern region of India under the RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme).

Explanation:
● It is a newly built airport in Hollongi, near Itanagar, and became operational in 2022.
● The airport's name, "Donyi Polo," signifies the reverence for the Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo) in Arunachal Pradesh’s tribal culture.
● The airport aims to enhance connectivity and boost tourism and economic development in the region.
● It is developed under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme of the Government of India.
● This greenfield project focuses on sustainability and infrastructure development.

Information Booster:
● Greenfield airports are built from scratch on undeveloped land, unlike brownfield airports, which involve upgrades to existing facilities.
● The UDAN scheme promotes regional air connectivity by making air travel affordable.
● Other notable greenfield airports include Pakyong Airport in Sikkim and Mopa Airport in Goa.
● The airport is a major boost to the development of Arunachal Pradesh.
● It provides direct connectivity to cities like Guwahati and Kolkata.

Additional Information:

• (a) Rupsi Airport: Located in Assam, a brownfield project.
• (b) Lilabari Airport: Also in Assam, not a greenfield project.
• (d) Pakyong Airport: Located in Sikkim, but not part of this context.