Kochi: Now Kochiites can dream of flying on helium power to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Marine Drive. With the Navy giving in-principle nod for the proposed Helium balloon project mooted by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), the agency plans to float the tender for the project soon.
However, the GCDA will have to wait for the clearance from the Ministry of Defence for carrying out its full-fledged plan of floating the balloon to the proposed height of 125 m. At present, the Navy can give clearance for floating the balloon to a height of only 45 m.
“We had requested the Navy authorities here to grant us the sanction for launching the project. They have given an in-principle nod for the project and have informed us that sanction can be given only for floating the balloon to a height of 45 metre. For the extension to 125 m, sanction will have to come from Delhi. We hope to get the necessary sanction soon,” said GCDA Chairman N Venugopal.
27/07/13 New Indian Express
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However, the GCDA will have to wait for the clearance from the Ministry of Defence for carrying out its full-fledged plan of floating the balloon to the proposed height of 125 m. At present, the Navy can give clearance for floating the balloon to a height of only 45 m.
“We had requested the Navy authorities here to grant us the sanction for launching the project. They have given an in-principle nod for the project and have informed us that sanction can be given only for floating the balloon to a height of 45 metre. For the extension to 125 m, sanction will have to come from Delhi. We hope to get the necessary sanction soon,” said GCDA Chairman N Venugopal.
27/07/13 New Indian Express
