Srinagar, Oct 10 (UNI) Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said a Civil Enclave Airport at Jammu worth Rs 861 crore and expansion of Terminal Building at Srinagar at a cost of Rs 1,500 crore is coming up in the Union Territory.
Addressing the 4th edition of Heli-India Summit here at SKICC, Srinagar Monday organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India with the support of the Government of J&K, Pawan Hans Ltd. and FICCI on the theme “Helicopters for Last Mile Connectivity” brought together various stakeholders of the helicopter industry and provided a common platform to discuss the growth of the Helicopters.
He said the Progress and Prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir is the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to realise this dream, Civil Aviation is coming up a Civil Enclave (Airport) at Jammu worth Rs.861 crore and expansion of the Terminal Building at Srinagar at a cost of Rs.1500 crore, Union Minister said.
"Work has been started for implementing "Heli Policy" and use of helicopters in emergency medical services”, he added.
Union Minister on the occasion termed the Summit as a historic moment for J&K. A new beginning has been made in the expansion of helicopter services, he added.
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