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Himachal's Tourism Push: Palampur Heliport to Connect Chandigarh and Shimla

Himachal Pradesh is getting a new heliport in Palampur with a budget of nearly 20 crore rupees. The facility will include a passenger terminal and fire station to serve travelers. Chief Minister Sukhu announced that helicopter services to Chandigarh and Shimla will begin by next April. This project is part of the government's plan to make Kangra district the state's tourism capital.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Lays Foundation Stone for Palampur Heliport

  • New heliport to feature passenger terminal and fire station facilities
  • Project aims to establish Kangra district as state's tourism capital
  • Rs 3,000 crore allocated for upgrading healthcare facilities statewide
  • CHC Gopalpur to get new building with digital X-ray and ambulance
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Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu lays foundation stone of Palampur Heliport

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu lays foundation for Rs 19.77 crore Palampur Heliport, set to boost tourism and connect Chandigarh and Shimla by April.

"This heliport would be completed by April next year, after which helicopter services to Chandigarh and Shimla would commence at an affordable fare. - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, November 18

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for the Palampur Heliport, which is set to cost Rs. 19.77 crore, according to a release.

The heliport will feature a passenger terminal building, a fire station, a utility building, and other facilities for travellers.

While addressing the gathering after performing the foundation stone ceremony of the Heliport, the Chief Minister said that this heliport would be completed by April next year, after which helicopter services to Chandigarh and Shimla would commence at an affordable fare. He added that the State Government was formulating several development plans for the Kangra district.

CM Sukhu also reiterated that the State Government was committed to promoting Kangra district as the Tourism Capital of the state, thereby opening new avenues of income for the district's people, according to a release.

Earlier, he also inspected the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Gopalpur and interacted with patients and staff.

He said that a provision of Rs. 3,000 crore has been made to enhance facilities for patients, from medical colleges to other hospitals across the State. New and advanced medical equipment was being installed in the hospitals to ensure that people receive quality healthcare services within Himachal Pradesh itself, he added.

MLA Ashish Butail welcomed the Chief Minister and stated that the Chief Minister would soon visit the area and dedicate projects worth approximately Rs 300 crore. He stated that the Chief Minister has assured funding for the construction of a new building at the CHC, along with provisions for a digital X-ray facility and an ambulance, according to the release.

HPTDC Chairman Raghubir Singh Bali, Chief Minister's Political Advisor Sunil Sharma, Principal Advisor (IT & Innovation) Gokul Butail, Vice-Chairman HRTC Ajay Verma, Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Development Bank Sanjay Singh Chauhan, Chairman HP Wool Federation Manoj Thakur, Chairman APMC Kangra Nishu Mongra, Congress leader Devendra Jaggi and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Rohit P
₹19.77 crore for a heliport seems excessive when basic infrastructure like roads in Himachal needs improvement. Would have preferred if this money was used for better road connectivity first.
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Anjali F
As someone who frequently travels to Dharamshala for work, this heliport will be a game-changer! The Chandigarh-Shimla connectivity will save so much time. Looking forward to the April completion date.
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Sarah B
Good to see focus on healthcare too with ₹3000 crore allocation. Medical facilities in hill stations often lack modern equipment. Hope the digital X-ray and ambulance services reach all remote areas.
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Vikram M
Making Kangra the tourism capital is a smart move. Palampur's tea gardens and scenic beauty combined with better connectivity will attract more domestic and international tourists. Jai Himachal! 🙏
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Michael C
Hope the environmental impact assessment was properly done. Himachal's fragile ecosystem needs protection while developing tourism infrastructure. Sustainable development should be the priority.

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