Himachal Pradesh Government to build international airport near Shimla

The Government of Himachal Pradesh has announced plans to build an international airport near state capital Shimla.
Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said 200 bighas of land has been identified at three places in Shimla and Solan Districts and a final decision on the project would be taken soon.
He also announced that ten more helipads would be set up in Sirmour, Kinnaur and Mandi Districts, increasing the total strength of helipads in the state to 70. Heli-taxi services in the state would be started in December 2011.
26/10/10 ANI/Sify.com

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