UTTARAKHAND HELI SERVICES

Ministry of Civil Aviation

WHAT

Ministry of Civil Aviation operationalized the first-ever helicopter services from Dehradun’s Sahastradhara helipad to Gauchar, and Chinyalisaur under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN).

UDE DESH KA AAM NAGRIK

• The scheme UDAN envisages providing connectivity to un-served and under-served airports of the country through revival of existing airstrips and airports.
• The scheme would be in operation for a period of 10 years.
• With the objective of “letting the common citizen of the country fly”, aimed at making air travel affordable and widespread, to boost inclusive national economic development, job growth and air transport infrastructure development of all regions and states of India.
• The scheme is jointly funded by the central government and state governments.
• Central Government would provide concessions in the form of reduced excise duty, service tax, permission to trade ASKMs for Non-RCS (UDAN) Seats and flexibility of code sharing at the RCS (UDAN) airports.
• State governments will have to lower the VAT on ATF to 1% or less, besides providing security and fire services free of cost and electricity, water and other utilities at substantially concessional rates.
• Airport operators shall not impose Landing and Parking charge and Terminal Navigation Landing Charges in addition to discounts on Route Navigation Facility Charges.
• A Regional Connectivity Fund would be created to meet the viability gap funding requirements under the scheme.

Source: PIB

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