CS proposes chopper service
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2016:
Chief Secretary O Nabakishore today asked Union Civil Aviation Secretary RN Chaube to station helicopters in some areas of the State including hill district headquarters.
The Chief Secretary made this proposal during a video conference held this evening on regional connectivity with a view to boost tourism industry and heath care services in hill areas, informed a source.
Introduction of helicopter service after constructing heliports at Moreh, Jiribam, Tamenglong, Thanlon and Ukhrul can bring about dramatic changes in the State's connectivity.
If such a helicopter service is introduced in the State, the Central Government should pay 100 per cent operational charges.