Virbhadra Singh, Himachal Chief Minister launched the helicopter services of M/s Pawan Hans at Annadale ground, at Shimla today. A decision was taken in the recently held Cabinet Meeting to hire on lease, the helicopter services of M/s Pawan Hans to cater to the demand of people of Tribal Areas which mainly remain cut-off during the harsh winter season.
The helicopter will head to its maiden flight to Dodra Kwar on 8th January, 2013. The 26 seater Chopper would be of great use to the Tribal people for bringing them to and fro from tribal areas, mainly Pangi in district Chamba, Lahaul & Spiti district and hard areas of Dodra Kwar in district Shimla besides Kinnaur which remain cut-off from rest of the world due to heavy snowfall.The State Government also uses the helicopter services for evacuation of stranded tourists, who get struck while venturing out in harsh weather condition. Shri Bharat Khera, Secretary GAD, Shri J.C. Chauhan, Principal Private Secretary to the Chief Minister, Shri Dinesh Malhotra, Deputy Commissioner, Shimla and other officers of the State Government were present on the occasion.