Mizoram to launch copter service in remote areas

Aizwal: As an independence day gift, people of mountainous Mizoram will get helicopter services from Aug 14, officials said here Thursday.
Wing Commander (retd) Lalzawma, officer-on-special duty (OSD) for civil aviation wing under the Mizoram government, told reporters: "The helicopter service would be introduced in remote and bordering areas to oversee developmental works, provide connectivity to people in emergency situations and carry dignitaries."
Mizoram Chief minister Lal Thanhawla will flag-off the helicopter service from the main operational hub, Thuampui helipad in Aizawl Aug 14.
Lalzawma said the helicopter service would be utilised for supervising developmental works in remote areas, offering medical care during emergencies in far-flung places, facilitating visits of dignitaries and tourists in inaccessible areas and carrying passengers in an emergency situation.
02/08/12 IANS/News Track India

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