CM to re-launch heli service soon
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, July 30 2019:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh will re-launch the Manipur Heli Service in the State shortly.
All formalities including signing of MoU with Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd has been completed today.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Helicopter Service will be resumed in the State connecting Imphal International Airport with Jiribam, Tamenglong and Moreh.
N Biren Singh said that the Helicopter service will cater to the critical need for safe, fast and cheap means of transport to people residing in these remote areas.
It is another step towards inclusive development.
He also expressed his desire to see the extension of the service to other remote locations in the State through additional number of helicopters.
The BELL 412EP (with 8- 12 seating capacity/less than 15 years vintage) helicopter will be stationed at Imphal International Airport by August 10, 2019.Trial landing will be carried out subject to weather conditions.
As per the standing terms and conditions under the protocol of MHA Helicopter Subsidy Scheme, the Department of Transport, Govt of Manipur floated e-tender to engage a new service provider for wet lease of one twin engine light/medium duty passenger helicopter.
Finalisation of tender process could not be completed due to enforcement of model code of conduct of the recently concluded general elections to 17th Lok Sabha, 2019.M/S Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd, New Delhi has been appointed as the service provider for a period upto 31st March, 2020 which may be further extended on the same terms and conditions as approved by the MHA.
Mentioned may be made that Manipur Heli Service under MHA Helicopter Service was earlier operated by service provider Pawan Hans Ltd.
The Pawan Hans Ltd, appointed on nomination basis, discontinued the service in the State with effect from February 9, 2019 .