JAMMU, OCTOBER 31: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the subsidized Helicopter Services for the hilly and snowbound districts of Jammu Division, commencing from November 2nd, 2025.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch and Rajouri, Director Tourism, representatives from Civil Aviation, J&K and Airport Authority of India (AAI), Jammu.
The Divisional Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioners for designating Nodal officers for booking tickets from their districts and putting in place all requisite arrangements, including ticket counters, cleanliness and proper security at Helipads.
The to and fro heli services shall be available for Jammu to Poonch, Jammu to Mendhar, Jammu to Rajouri, Jammu to Doda, Jammu to Kishwar and intra Kishwar routes.
He directed the Tourism department for publishing district wise and route wise rates for the heli services, while Deputy Commissioners were also asked for wide publicity of the heli services available for people for traveling to hilly and snowbound districts, especially during winters.
Representative of AAI, Jammu was also asked to make proper arrangements for the helicopters and ticket counters at Jammu Airport.
