Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated the heliport, said- ‘tourism will likely be promoted, assist in emergency’

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday inaugurated a heliport constructed at a price of Rs 18 crore close to Sanjauli-Dhalli bypass.

Talking to media individuals, Thakur mentioned, “Centre has offered Rs 12.13 crore for development of this challenge below Himalayan circuit of Swadesh Darshan program and Rs 6 crore below UDAN-2. This heliport won’t solely present a lot wanted reduction to the excessive class vacationers visiting the state however will even come in useful in case of medical emergencies because the heliport is close to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla.

“The three-storey heliport has all trendy amenities like reception counter, supervisor’s workplace, ticket counter and VIP lounge. He mentioned that the heliport additionally has porta cabins for arrival of passengers, parking for 50 automobiles, deck for helicopters and a security web.

“The heliport is spread over 10.3 bighas of land and has been decorated with murals and is fully equipped with CCTV/surveillance system,” Thakur mentioned.

The Chief Minister mentioned that heliports are additionally being constructed at Baddi, Rampur and Mandi below the UDAN-2 scheme of the Government of India.

“The state government will soon send a proposal for construction of new heliports at Reckong Peo, Chamba, Dalhousie, Jhanjeli, Jwalaji etc. to the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation to promote tourism activities in these areas,” he informed the media. ,

Thakur additionally mentioned, “Special emphasis is being laid on air connectivity together with 4 laning of nationwide highways connecting the primary vacationer locations of the state. At current there are 64 helipads within the state and 38 new helipads are being constructed by the state authorities. Heliports and helipads will show helpful within the close to future by way of tourism, connectivity and emergencies. These will even assist in rescue operations and in emergency conditions in transporting sufferers to greater hospitals.