Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, Dec 22: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting at Council Secretariat to discuss arrangements of AN 32 courier service and IL 76 for evacuation of passengers and patients across Kargil, Srinagar and Jammu.
Executive Councillor Social Welfare Aga Syed Hassan Arman Mosavi, Executive Councilor Tourism Er Phunsok Tashi, Executive Councilor Health Mohsin Ali, Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kargil Anayat Ali Chowdhury, besides concerned officers of Indian Airforce, District Officers, Liason and Assistant Liaison officers and other concerned officers were present during the meeting.
During the meeting, threadbare discussions and deliberations were held with officials on the successful and smooth execution of AN-32 courier service.
The CEC said that as desired by the UT Administration, ticketing and payment for courier service have been made online, while for IL-76 both online and offline services can be availed.
He asserted that apart from it, the district administration should take all measures for the successful conduct of the air services.
The meeting was informed that Liaison and Assistant Liaison Officers for Srinagar, Jammu and Kargil have already been identified and necessary training regarding the execution of the services has been imparted to them.
CEC Khan directed the concerned officers to check the fares in case of possible inflation of taxes at Srinagar and Jammu airports.
CEC Khan also directed to avail heating facilities, water supply and hassle-free electricity at the airport and directed Sheep Husbandry and Cooperative departments to provide vehicles.
In the meeting it was informed that for proper adherence of Covid protocols, a sampling team along with an ambulance will be stationed at the airport on every flight days.
The CEC also took assessment of helicopter services and directed to make a schedule for the passengers and patients wishing to travel to Srinagar and Jammu.
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