Bihar CM launches Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has launched the 'Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026' to boost tourism across the state. The initiative offers subsidized helicopter rides to major tourist destinations like Patna, Rajgir, and Valmikinagar to promote economic growth and local culture.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant effort to modernize regional tourism infrastructure and stimulate local economies through government-subsidized aerial connectivity.
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 launched the service from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
Addressing the event, Mr. Choudhary said that the aim is to place Bihar firmly on the global tourism map. He added that this scheme will usher in a new era for the state’s tourism sector and provide citizens with the opportunity to experience air tourism at affordable rates.
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