(a) the date by when the helicopter services for Vaishno Devi (Jammu) and Badrinath (U.P.) is likely to commence;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) the date by when the helicopter services for Vaishno Devi (Jammu) and Badrinath (U.P.) is likely to commence;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a), (b) & (c):- The Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL)
plans to operate helicopter services on
Jammu-Sanjichhat-Jammu and Katra-Sanjichhat-Katra Sectors.
The services shall commence as soon as necessary clearances
for air safety/security, etc. are issued by the concerned
authorities.
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (GMVNL) had proposed
helicopter services ex-Rudraprayag to Badrinath-Kedarnath
for which the PHHL had offered a five seater helicopter on
wet lease. The reaction of GMVNL is awaited.