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Centre allocates funds for building heliports in Himachal Pradesh
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:40 PM
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The Union government has announced financial support for the construction of heliports across Himachal Pradesh, aiming to boost tourism and connectivity in the mountainous state.
New Delhi has approved a central funding package to develop heliports in Himachal Pradesh, a move intended to improve aerial access to the state's remote and tourist‑heavy regions. The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to strengthen infrastructure in hill areas and promote high‑value tourism.
The funds will be channelled through the state’s transport department, which will identify suitable locations and oversee construction in coordination with local authorities. While exact disbursement schedules have not been disclosed, the scheme is expected to be implemented in phases.
Officials anticipate that the heliports will not only shorten travel times for tourists but also provide a rapid response platform for medical emergencies and disaster relief in the difficult terrain.
State officials have welcomed the central assistance, saying it will complement ongoing road‑building projects and help integrate Himachal’s hinterland with major urban centres.
The funds will be channelled through the state’s transport department, which will identify suitable locations and oversee construction in coordination with local authorities. While exact disbursement schedules have not been disclosed, the scheme is expected to be implemented in phases.
Officials anticipate that the heliports will not only shorten travel times for tourists but also provide a rapid response platform for medical emergencies and disaster relief in the difficult terrain.
State officials have welcomed the central assistance, saying it will complement ongoing road‑building projects and help integrate Himachal’s hinterland with major urban centres.