New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia revealed the plan to construct helipads along the new National Highways for immediate evacuation during emergencies.
Scindia during an event said “We had talks with the Ministry of Road Transport that all the new highways should have helipads along them so that infrastructure is in place. Helipads on national highways will help in immediate evacuations during emergencies,”.
The event was organized in the national capital with delegates of the aviation ministry present. Earlier on Tuesday, Scindia urged Assam, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Bihar and Punjab to reduce VAT on Air Turbine Fuel (ATF).
He further promised an increased air connectivity in these states if they reduce the VAT on ATF. He said “I urge you (eight states) politely to reduce VAT on ATF. I promise you to increase the aeroplane connectivity in your states,”.
(With Agency Inputs)