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Bihar CM launches Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026

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Bihar CM launches Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026

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Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Published - July 14, 2026 10:43 am IST - PATNA Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. File | Photo Credit: ANI Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday (July 13, 2026) launched the ‘Chief Minister Bihar Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026’ to facilitate travel to tourist destinations in the State. Under this scheme, government helicopters will be used to visit tourist places by booking them on rent. The State government has already given approval for helicopter operations every Saturday and Sunday to offer aerial views of Patna’s skyline. He urged the Tourism Department to further expand air tourism and to involve private stakeholders. “Tourism is not merely a means of travel but a strong foundation for employment, investment, and economic growth. This will create new opportunities for employment and self-employment for the youth and residents,”Mr. He remarked that the new scheme would prove to be a milestone for the State’s tourism sector and would not only position Bihar among the country’s leading tourism states but also provide fresh momentum to employment, investment, and overall economic development.

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Bookings commenced on July 13, 2026, and helicopter services will be available every Saturday and Sunday starting July 18, 2026

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