Helicopter services in snow-bound Kupwara, B’pora reviewed

Srinagar, Dec 13: In order to ensure smooth operation of Helicopter Service in winter for snow bound Bandipora and Kupwara areas, the Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Abid Hussain Kira Monday chaired a meeting to review the preparation of stakeholders.
The meeting deliberated over the operation of service by Aryan Pvt Ltd, selling of tickets, advance list of bookings, reconciliation of bills on real-time, approved routes, settlement of issues, requisitions, nomination of Nodal officers for cooperation and facilitation, upgradation of helipad facilities etc.
Speaking on the occasion, the Additional Commissioner exhorted concerned officers to submit the details of requisite arrangements to be put in place, highlight gaps and other issues by today evening so the administration shall ensure complete preparation for operation of service.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Secretary Civil Aviation, SDM Gurez, ADC Bandipora, Assistant Commissioner Central Adil Fareed, SP Enforcement Tourism, Coordinating Supervisor of Subsidised Helicopter service, Tahir Magray.