Date set for chopper service details
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, April 12 2011:
For the proposed helicopter service between Imphal-Moreh, Imphal-Jiribam and Imphal-Tamenglong, the finer details will be adopted at the fourth meeting of the North Eastern Council Working Group scheduled to be held on April 26 at Shillong.
Talking to The Sangai Express, Transport Minister K Ranjit said that the details will be worked out at the meeting for Pawan Hans helicopter service in the State.
Necessary information for the helicopter service like helipads sites have been already conveyed to the NEC.
The meeting will also discuss the fare rates.
The Minister has also detailed his officials to attend the meeting.
The travel fare would be subsidised by 75 per cent courtesy the Ministry of Home Affairs while the remaining 25 per cent will be borne by the passengers.