Jai Ram Thakur calls on Hardeep Singh Puri

5 Dariya News

New Delhi/Shimla 07-Jun-2021

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur calls on Union State Minister for Civil Aviation, Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri at New Delhi today. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur  called on Union State Minister for Civil Aviation, Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri at New Delhi today.On the occasion the Chief Minister held a discussion with the  Minister regarding various issues pertaining to state especially proposed airport in Mandi district and others airports of the state.Jai Ram Thakur informed that the LIDAR survey  of Mandi airport would commence from 7th June, 2021. He added that Shri Puri has directed Airport Authority of India to expedite the simulation exercise being done for  construction of the proposed Mandi airport. He further informed that the state would bear the land acquisition cost whereas the Union State Minister has assured that he would  make best efforts to ensure that the Ministry bears construction cost of airport.The Chief Minister urged the Minister for including Chamba heliport under UDAAN scheme in order  to strengthen air connectivity as it is also an aspirational district. He added that assurance was given for preparation of operation manual for effective management of Shimla  heliport. He said that the  Minister also assured for providing training to 120 police personnel through BCAS and added that PHL would visit Sasse helipad in Manali soon so that  it could be operationalised soon.Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister J.C Sharma and Deputy Resident Commissioner Pankaj Sharma were present in the meeting.