Proposal for helipad near Akshardham temple in Delhi
The government is mooting a proposal to construct a helipad near Akshardham temple in the national capital, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: The government is mooting a proposal to construct a helipad near Akshardham temple in the national capital, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
"Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited is in talks with Delhi Development Authority for allotment of land at a suitable place near Akshardham temple for construction of heliport," Minister of state for Civil Aviation Praful Patel said.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences had requested permission for landing of helicopter on elevated helipad at Jai Prakash Narain Apex Trauma Centre at the premier institute in August last year, he said while replying to a query.
"AIIMS has been advised to follow the guidelines for authorisation for elevated helipad and guidelines for preparation of helipad as per Civil Aviation Requirements and prepare standard operating procedures for operation of helicopters from the proposed helipads," he said.
Airport in Sikkim: Patel said a green field airport is being constructed in Sikkim.
"The Sikkim government has acquired 200 acres of land for the airport suitable for operations by ATR-72 type aircraft at Pakyong near Gangtok," he said.
"The construction cost is estimated to be Rs 325 crore," the Minister added.
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