Sorties by 4 heliports to begin soon at affordable rates
Two Helicopter services to Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar (Kangra), and Reckong-Peo are set to commence shortly.
This was stated by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today adding that these heliports have been identified for helicopter sorties under the UDAN Scheme, at affordable airfare making air travel more accessible to the residents of remote and inaccessible areas besides the tourists giving a boost to tourism activities.
The services will provide a more convenient and affordable mode of transportation for the people of the remote regions of the State.
He said that it was the government’s priority to develop Himachal Pradesh as a famous tourist destination together with employment and self-employment opportunities for the local youth.
He said that the State Government was committed to enhancing tourism infrastructure, attracting high-end tourists, and improving air connectivity in Himachal Pradesh.
To achieve this, the construction of a heliport at the district headquarters is in progress besides the expansion of Kangra airport enabling the operation of A-320 type of aircraft and helping the government develop Kangra as the tourism capital of the state.
The Chief Minister said that it was due to the relentless efforts of the State Government that air connectivity between Amritsar and Kullu has become operational, which would go a long way in increasing the footfall of the tourists in the State besides revenue generation as Amritsar International Airport serves as a major hub connecting various domestic and international destinations.
