Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Centre to Review Chardham Chopper Operations Safety
The government is checking if helicopter rides for religious trips are safe.
This is because a few helicopters have had accidents.
They'll look at how the helicopters are being used, because sometimes, companies might try to squeeze in more passengers than is safe.
Inspectors will watch how the helicopters fly and make sure everyone follows the rules.
If the companies aren't following rules, they could get fined.
These helicopter trips are popular because they are faster than driving but they can also be very expensive.
The Centre will conduct a safety review of helicopter operations at the Chardham Yatra.
The review follows a series of incidents, including a crash near Gangotri and a blade strike at Badrinath Helipad.
Sources allege that operators may overload helicopters to maximize profits despite safety regulations.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is monitoring operations and conducting on-the-ground surveillance.
Helicopter services for the Chardham Yatra are popular but costly, ranging from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh.
- Who
- The Centre and DGCA are involved in the review; helicopter operators are under scrutiny.
- What
- Safety review of helicopter operations.
- When
- Ongoing, after recent incidents.
- Where
- Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Following a spate of chopper related incidents.
- Event
- Chardham Yatra Chopper Safety Review
- Reviewing Body
- The Centre
- Location
- Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand
- Recent Incidents
- Crash near Gangotri, Blade strike at Badrinath
- DGCA Actions
- Monitoring and Surveillance
- Cost of Services
- ₹1.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh
