Chandigarh: Pawan Hans will connect seven new routes in Himachal Pradesh through helicopters under the regional air-connectivity scheme — UDAN-2 (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik).
The move will not only boost tourism in the hinterlands, but also provide business opportunities for the underserved helipads.
The six underserved or unserved helipads where Pawan Hans will commence operations are Kasauli, Manali, Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri, Rampur and Shimla. The routes have been awarded by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Pawan Hans will operate flights three to six days a week in the new routes. The fare has been capped between Rs 2,480 and Rs 2,880.
The new routes where it will start services are Kasauli-Shimla-Kasauli, nanali-Kullu, Mandi-Dharamsala, Mandi-Kullu, andi-Shimla-Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri-Rampur-Nathpa Jhakri and Rampur-Shimla-Rampur.
According to insiders, the services will enhance availability and affordability of regional air connectivity. It will also help in revival and upgrade of airport infrastructure. “The services will enhance tourism and employment opportunities in the hinterland, “said a senior official.
30/01/18 Vijay C Roy/Tribune
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The move will not only boost tourism in the hinterlands, but also provide business opportunities for the underserved helipads.
The six underserved or unserved helipads where Pawan Hans will commence operations are Kasauli, Manali, Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri, Rampur and Shimla. The routes have been awarded by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Pawan Hans will operate flights three to six days a week in the new routes. The fare has been capped between Rs 2,480 and Rs 2,880.
The new routes where it will start services are Kasauli-Shimla-Kasauli, nanali-Kullu, Mandi-Dharamsala, Mandi-Kullu, andi-Shimla-Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri-Rampur-Nathpa Jhakri and Rampur-Shimla-Rampur.
According to insiders, the services will enhance availability and affordability of regional air connectivity. It will also help in revival and upgrade of airport infrastructure. “The services will enhance tourism and employment opportunities in the hinterland, “said a senior official.
30/01/18 Vijay C Roy/Tribune
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