Imphal airport gets new facilities for seamless travel experience

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Mar 29: Digi Yatra, high-speed Wi-Fi, Flybrary, Kids Zone, AVSAR (Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region) and a CISF Canteen at the Imphal International Airport were virtually inaugurated by Union Minister of Civil Aviation,  Rammahon Naidu Kinjarapu today.
The Union Minister inaugurated the facilities virtually from Rajkot International Airport.
The inauguration ceremony at Imphal was attended by Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary (Transport), Transport Director, Airport Director, Chief Airport Security Officer (CASO), representatives of all airline operators, airport staff and other key stakeholders.
The landmark occasion marked a significant milestone for Imphal International Airport, representing one of the largest rollouts of integrated passenger amenities and reaffirming the airport’s commitment to delivering a seamless, modern, and enriching travel experience.
Among the key initiatives inaugurated is the AVSAR, short for Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region, an initiative of the Airports Authority of India.
AVSAR provides a dedicated platform for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and local artisans to showcase and sell indigenous products within the airport premises.
The initiative aims to empower rural communities, particularly women, by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities while promoting the rich cultural heritage of the region to travellers.
The introduction of Digi Yatra marks a transformative step towards digital aviation. Powered by facial recognition technology, it enables a seamless, contactless, and paperless travel experience, allowing passengers to move swiftly through airport checkpoints. With its official launch at Imphal Airport, travellers can now benefit from faster processing, reduced waiting times, and enhanced convenience.
Further strengthening passenger convenience and welfare infrastructure, the newly revamped Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB), formerly known as CPC, has been upgraded and inaugurated to offer improved services, an expanded product range, and enhanced accessibility for both airport personnel and the general public.
The inauguration of the CISF canteen complements this effort by reinforcing welfare support systems at the Imphal Airport.
To enrich passenger experience, several thoughtfully designed amenities have also been introduced. The Kids Zone offers a vibrant and safe environment for young travellers to play and unwind before departure.
The Flybrary, a unique reading space within the terminal, encourages passengers to read, borrow, or share books, transforming waiting time into a meaningful and relaxing experience.
In addition, the availability of high-speed free Wi-Fi ensures uninterrupted connectivity, enabling passengers to stay connected with the world while at the airport.
These initiatives collectively reflect the ongoing efforts, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to transform Imphal International Airport into a modern, passenger-friendly hub that seamlessly blends technology, comfort, and cultural inclusivity, said the airport authority.