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Himachal Pradesh Plans Bigger Planes and More Heliports

The Centre is advancing a timeline-based expansion of Kangra Airport to accommodate bigger aircraft.
A techno-economic feasibility report for the expansion is expected to be finalised within two months.
Land acquisition for the Kangra Airport expansion has reportedly been completed.
The Centre agreed to provide financial assistance for heliports under the Modified UDAN scheme.
Officials discussed regular Shimla Airport flights and transferring its security from the Central Industrial Security Force to Himachal Pradesh Police.

Key facts

Kangra Airport: A timeline-based expansion is planned to accommodate bigger aircraft.
Feasibility report: The techno-economic feasibility report is to be finalised within two months.
Land acquisition: The Chief Minister said land acquisition for the Kangra Airport expansion has been completed.
Heliport funding: The Centre agreed to provide financial assistance for heliports under the Modified UDAN scheme.
Remote connectivity: Heliports are intended to improve access to remote and inaccessible areas.
Shimla Airport: Officials discussed providing regular flights and using aircraft suited to the airport’s runway capacity.
Security proposal: The Union Ministry agreed to the proposal to transfer Shimla Airport security from the Central Industrial Security Force to Himachal Pradesh Police.

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