HP CM Sukhu Inspects Hamirpur Heliport, Sets May Completion Deadline

2026-02-28 19:00:21

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inspected the under-construction helipad at Jaskot in Hamirpur district, being built at a cost of Rs 18 crore. He directed officials to speed up construction and ensure the helipad is completed by May this year.

Boosting Tourism Through Connectivity

Emphasizing the state government’s commitment to promote tourism, the Chief Minister said that expanding connectivity and infrastructure is being prioritized to improve facilities for visitors. He added that growing tourism would strengthen the state’s economy and create employment and self-employment opportunities for youth, according to a release.

Helipad Network and New Services

He further stated that helipads are being built in all district headquarters and other major tourist destinations across Himachal Pradesh. Recently, helicopter services were launched from Sanjauli helipad to Chandigarh and Reckong Peo, allowing tourists to travel conveniently to key destinations. Additionally, helicopter services on the Sanjauli-Rampur-Reckong Peo and Sanjauli-Manali (SASE Helipad) routes will begin soon, further enhancing air connectivity in the region.

Hamirpur Bus Stand Project Inspection

Later, the Chief Minister also inspected the under-construction Hamirpur Bus Stand project, being developed at a cost of Rs 123 crore. He noted that work on both projects was progressing rapidly and expressed confidence they would be completed within the scheduled timeframe, providing significant convenience and improved infrastructure for district residents, the release stated.

Among those present were MLA Suresh Kumar and Captain Ranjit Singh, former MLA Anita Verma, Chairman of Kangra Cooperative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ramchandra Pathania, Chairman of Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Chairman of APMC Hamirpur Ajay Sharma, District Congress President Suman Bharti, Congress leaders Pushpinder Verma, Subhash Dhatwalia, and Rubal Thakur, Secretaries M Sudha Devi and Ashish Singhmar, Deputy Commissioner Gandharva Rathore, SP Balbir Singh, and other dignitaries. (ANI)

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