DESAM appeals for reduction of Jiribam-Imphal helicopter service rates
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, July 03 2023:
Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) District Council Jiribam has appealed to the State Government and other relevant authorities to reduce the Jiribam-Imphal helicopter service charge from the current rate of Rs 3800 .
In a statement issued by Laishram Bilaks Meitei, president, DESAM District Council Jiribam, DESAM asserted that helicopter services in other districts of the State are charged at cheaper rates while for Jiribam-Imphal service, the rate has always been a whopping Rs 3800 .
It added that due to the current volatile situation in the State, Jiribam public do not have any other option aside from availing the helicopter service to travel to and fro from Imphal.
DESAM District Council Jiribam added that this has caused a lot of inconveniences to the people, especially the students who have to travel for Class XI admission.
Thus, DESAM District Council Jiribam has appealed to the State and other relevant helicopter service authorities to reduce the rate charged for helicopter service from Jiribam-Imphal and fix a cheaper rate in the interest of the public and the students.
Further, DESAM District Council Jiribam has urged the State administration to ensure free and safe vehicular traffic for passengers along National Highway 37 .