Helicopter services to hill districts such as Senapati, Tengnoupal, Ukhrul, Pherzawl and Churachandpur
“We will introduce Helicopter service to the hill districts like Senapati, Tengnoupal, Ukhrul, Pherzwal, Churachandpur (Tipaimukh, Parbung and Thanlon) among others”
The verdict
In July 2022 heliports were being built at five places under RCS-UDAN; the 2026-27 budget gives Rs 17.20 crore in viability gap funding for helicopter and flight services between district headquarters. Which of the named districts are served was not established. Not rated.
Rule applied: In progress: deadline not reached; rating is provisional and not counted in the final score
Evidence timeline
- Budget25 Jul 2022· Government of Manipur, Finance DepartmentsupportsBudget Speech 2022-23 (July 2022), para 28 ↗
“Under RCS UDAN 2.0, heliports are being constructed in five locations in the state.”
- Budget9 Mar 2026· Government of Manipur, Finance DepartmentsupportsBudget Speech 2026-27, para 12 (annexure) ↗
“Helicopter services supported by the MHA and under the RCS–UDAN scheme provide quick and affordable connectivity between distant district headquarters... Rs. 17.20 crore has been provided as VGF”
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Work with the Centre to finish the 111 km Jiribam-Imphal railway, including the world's tallest pier bridge
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Promise ID bjp-mn-2022-032 · drafted 5 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON