Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Uttarakhand CM Seeks Night Flights, Heli Service Resumption
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Mr. Dhami, met with the Union Minister for Civil Aviation to discuss ways to improve air travel in the state.
They talked about allowing night flights at Dehradun's airport, which would help tourists and locals.
They also want to restart helicopter services to holy places, especially for those who find it difficult to travel.
They discussed building new airstrips in two areas and adding flights to make travel easier and safer.
The minister assured that all ideas would be seriously considered.
Uttarakhand CM met Union Civil Aviation Minister in New Delhi.
CM seeks approval for night flights at Dehradun airport.
Focus on resuming helicopter services to Char Dham shrines.
Discussion of airstrip development in Chamoli and Uttarkashi.
Proposed flight route to connect Delhi, Dehradun, and Hindon.
- Who
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu
- What
- Discussed night flights, airstrip development and helicopter services
- When
- Friday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To boost tourism, improve travel, and aid pilgrims
- Meeting
- CM Dhami met Union Civil Aviation Minister
- Topics Discussed
- Night Flights, Helicopter Services, Airstrips
- Location of Proposed Airstrips
- Chamoli, Uttarkashi
- Proposed Flight Route
- Delhi-Dehradun-Hindon
- Key Goal
- Boost tourism, aid pilgrims, & improve connectivity