1. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated the Imphal-Ukhrul-Imphal Route to enhance connectivity.
2. The ceremony, conducted virtually, also saw the launch of district transport offices in five districts.
3. The initiative is part of the Manipur Heli Service aimed at bolstering transportation services in the region.
Imphal, March 11: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated the Imphal-Ukhrul-Imphal Route as part of the Manipur Heli Service initiative, aiming to bolster connectivity across the region.
The ceremony, held virtually from the CM’s secretariat, also marked the establishment of district transport offices in five districts – Pherzawl, Kakching, Noney, Kamjong, and Jiribam. These efforts are geared towards improving transportation services and connectivity in Manipur.
Launched in September 2018 under the 75:25 subsidy scheme, the Manipur Heli Service has been operationalizing flights from Imphal to Tamenglong, Jiribam, and Moreh.
Delighted to open District Transport Offices of Jiribam, Kakching, Noney, Pherzawl, and Kamjong.
Fulfilling the wishes of the public, these DTOs will allow drivers and vehicle owners, etc to update their necessary documents & and other required information in their own… pic.twitter.com/fdt8CFHqts
— N.Biren Singh (Modi Ka Parivar) (@NBirenSingh) March 11, 2024
Over the past five years (2018-2023), it has served approximately 31,163 passengers, playing a crucial role in emergency relief, rescue operations, and medical evacuations.
In 2023, new routes were introduced, including Imphal – Churachandpur, Imphal to Aizwal via Churachandpur, Imphal to Lairouching, and Imphal to Dimapur via Lairouching.
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs announced subsidized fares of Rs. 2000 per person for routes like Imphal-Churachandpur-Imphal, Imphal-Moreh-Imphal, and Imphal-Lairouching-Imphal.
Additionally, the state has subsidized fares for routes such as Imphal-Jiribam or Jiribam-Imphal and Imphal-Tamenglong or Tamenglong-Imphal, now priced at Rs. 2500 (one way) and Rs. 2000 from 01.02.2024. The fare rate for Ukhrul is set at Rs. 2500.
The introduction of the new Heli route connecting Imphal with Ukhrul district will streamline air travel, offering faster, more convenient, and affordable options for residents of Ukhrul and the wider population of the state.
