The move was part of state government's efforts to give a boost to infrastructure development in hill areas, he said.
Bahuguna, who also laid the foundation stone of the terminal building, said steps like these would draw more tourists to the hill state.
He said the Pantnagar airstrip would be expanded within two-three months.
Taking stock of infrastructural development projects in Pithoragarh, he said Rs 22 crore had been sanctioned by the state government to address the drinking water problem of the district.
