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Subsidized Helicopter Service Launches in Doda District in J&K

&NewLine;<p>December 22&comma; 2023&colon; In a groundbreaking development for winter travel in the mountainous terrain of Doda district&comma; a subsidized helicopter service has been inaugurated&comma; offering a vital lifeline for the region&period; Priced at an affordable INR 2&comma;500 per person&comma; this helicopter service from Jammu is set to redefine accessibility and convenience for Doda residents during the chilling winter months&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The inaugural ceremony&comma; graced by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Qayoom&comma; marked a historic moment for the district&period; The first passengers on this inaugural flight were three individuals from Doda&comma; symbolizing the commencement of this essential initiative&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Heading the operations as the designated nodal officer is Assistant Commissioner &lpar;Panchayat&rpar; Ashfaq Khanji&comma; ensuring the seamless functioning of this critical service&period; Mumbai-based Global Vectra Private Limited has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the helicopter service&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh emphasized the significance of this service&comma; particularly for individuals requiring emergency or time-sensitive travel&period; The aerial option not only presents an efficient alternative but also eliminates the challenges of the lengthy 180-kilometer road journey during the harsh winter conditions&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Eliminating Winter Travel Challenges<&sol;strong><&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The subsidised helicopter service between Jammu and Doda comes as a welcome relief&comma; addressing the challenges posed by winter travel in the mountainous Doda district&period; Priced at an economical rate of INR 2&comma;500 per person&comma; the service ensures affordability and accessibility for residents during the freezing winter months&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This initiative is poised to create new tourism avenues&comma; enhancing connectivity and opening up opportunities for winter tourism in the picturesque Doda district&period; During the peak of winter&comma; when certain regions grapple with accessibility issues&comma; this helicopter service aims to make commuting more convenient&period; Not only does it address the immediate travel needs of the residents&comma; but it also holds the promise of attracting tourists to explore the scenic beauty of Doda during the winter season&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>Fostering Connectivity and Winter Tourism<&sol;strong><&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The helicopter service&comma; covering a substantial distance of 180 km between Doda and Jammu&comma; is designed to enhance accessibility and foster winter tourism across the region&period; For travelers&comma; Doda can be conveniently reached from the Srinagar International Airport &lpar;Sheikh ul Alam Airport&rpar;&comma; approximately 205&period;4 km away&period; Alternatively&comma; accessibility is facilitated through Jammu Airport&comma; situated around 162&period;6 km away and connected via NH 44 and NH 244&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>As the helicopter blades cut through the crisp winter air&comma; this subsidized service is not just a mode of transport but a beacon of hope for the residents of Doda&comma; offering a reliable and efficient means of travel during the challenging winter months&period; The launch of this helicopter service signals a new era in winter travel&comma; emphasizing accessibility&comma; affordability&comma; and the potential for tourism growth in the heart of the Doda district&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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