Heliports sanctioned at Mangan and Geetang Khola in Sikkim
GANGTOK, October 15 (PIB): Two projects for construction of heliports at Mangan and Geetang Khola in Sikkim have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism. Both the projects are likely to be completed within two years.The Secretary of the Union Ministry of Tourism Sujit Banerjee has issued a statement on the status of Tourism on the occasion of All India Editors’ Conference on ‘Social Sector and Infrastructural Issues’ being held in Srinagar which was addressed by him.In his statement, Mr. Banerjee has said that the Ministry is trying to promote niche tourism which includes Heliport Tourism. With a view to promote tourist destinations in hilly and remote areas of the country, the Ministry of Tourism has issued guidelines to extend financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for construction of heliports under the Scheme of Product/ Infrastructure Development for Destinations and Circuits.
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