Seaplane Makes Historic First Landing In Assam

According to reports, a seaplane successfully flew in from the city airport and landed at the Pandu Ghat in Guwahati on Friday, making it the first such plane to land in the state of Assam. The chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated that the introduction of seaplanes into the transport network of the state will improve connectivity and increase tourism. 

(Image for representation purpose only) Seaplane Makes Historic First Landing In Assam

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"Earlier today, a sea plane successfully landed at Pandu Ghat on the banks of Brahmaputra, marking the first river landing in Eastern India, which will open new chapters of connectivity in a riverine state like Assam," Sarma said in a post on X.

"A dawn of new possibilities in the Tourism & Intercommunication of Assam. This morning, participated in an 'Amphibian Airplane' demonstration in Guwahati by M/s De Havilland Canada in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation," State Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, who took the flight, posted on the micro-blogging site.

Carried out from the LGBI Airport and completed at Pandu ghat, this small yet, historic journey suggests about the vast prospects of seaplanes in improving tourism in Assam, he stated. 

"I am optimistic that future collaborations will create unique experiences for tourists and further strengthen Assam's tourism sector," he added.

"It is the first time that a seaplane has landed in our state," he said

Later on, while speaking to the press at Pandu Ghat, Baruah stated, therefore, this particular date is of significance to the people of Assam.

Nearly every tourist attraction in the state is positioned somewhere close to any water body as in the examples of Kaziranga, Umrangso and Majuli. He further quoted that these can be connected through seaplanes.

The minister added that it will take about six to 12 months before the seaplanes are put into operation.