Question : HELICOPTER SERVICE FOR VAISHNO DEVI AND BADRINATH UP



(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?

Answer given by the minister

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.