Maharashtra govt to build helipad in every taluka say's Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday announced that the state government will develop a helipad in every taluka and undertake runway expansion work in the state for medical assistance. The announcement was made by CM Shinde at the 81st meeting of the board of directors of Maharashtra Airport Development Company.

CM Shinde during the meeting also discussed runway and airport expansion works ongoing at different places in the state.He also directed officials to take up both expansion of runways and the airports simultaneously.Each taluka should have a helipad, and land should be allotted for the same on priority. It can be used in airlifting of patients with critical health problems, especially in distant areas,” he said. CM Shinde also directed officials to conduct a review of the launch of seaplanes for tourism in Gosikhurd, Koyna, and Konkan areas to promote tourism.