Aizawl, Aug 2 NNN: Mizoram will have helicopter service very soon.
\n In connection with this, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla along with the concerned officials today discussed on and prepared the programme of inauguration of helicopter service in Mizoram.
\nThe maiden service of the helicopter will be set off from Thuampui helipad in Aizawl to Lunglei in southern Mizoram on August 14 whereas passenger service will start from August 16.
\nThe helicopter service will function under the supervision of Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd.; and the helicopter which will be in service is \u2018Dauphin Helicopter\u2019, capable of carrying 6 passengers.
\nOne ticket will cost Rs.50 per minute. As of now, 9 routes is arranged for the service, with Aizawl Thuampui Helipad being the \u201cMain Operational Hub\u2019, from where it will render service to Saiha (50 minutes), Lawngtlai (50), Champhai (25), Khawzawl (20), Lunglei (30), Kamlanagar (45), Hnahthial (30), Serchhip (17) and Kolasib (15).
\nIt has been proposed to service 6 days in a week, is scheduled to start it service from mid August. Ticket will be available at DC office, which will be checked again at the helipad. Since safety is the main concern, security duty and fire service will be given at each helipad. The concerned Deputy Commissioners are also directed to construct \u2018temporary waiting sheds\u2019 for use at any needful time.
\nThe helicopters can be even hired or chartered personally, for which the rate will be Rs.70,000 per hour, waiting charge free upto 45 minutes; but if it crosses the limit the waiting charge will be Rs. 10,000 per 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n