Question: Which one of the given is the first state in the country to provide its official helicopter for the public transport services?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On June 4th, 2018, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur flagged off the heli-taxi service between Shimla and Chandigarh from Jubbarhatti air strip near Shimla.
- The price of air ticket for this service is Rs 2999 rupees per person including all taxes.
- This ticket can be purchased through the website of Pawan Hans.
- Under this service, this heli-taxi will be available twice a week (Monday and Friday) between Shimla and Chandigarh in the first phase.
- Similar service will also be started for other destinations in a phased manner.
- Himachal Pradesh is the first state in the country to provide its official helicopter for the public transport.
- With the view of facilitating the movement of tourists, the state government will introduce heli taxi service even in the first phase between Manali-Rohtang soon.
- In the second phase of the Central Government’s Udan Yojana, the famous destinations of the state will be connected to the air services.
See also the links below:
https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/himachal-pradesh/shimla/heli-taxi-services-started-from-shimla-to-chandigarh-himachal-cm-jairam-thakur-gave-his-helicopter-for-service/articleshow/64450462.cms
https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/chandigarh/heli-taxi-service-starts-between-chandigarh-and-shimla/articleshow/64437959.cms
https://www.firstpost.com/india/new-heli-taxi-service-between-shimla-and-chandigarh-launched-travel-time-cut-short-to-just-20-minutes-4494513.html