Rudrapur, Jan. 4 -- A newly constructed helipad in Manch, a remote area close to Nepal border, is now ready for operation, officials familiar with the matter said, adding that it has been built at a cost of Rs.25 lakh. "The helipad will provide immediate helicopter operations for relief and rescue during disaster, emergency medical facilities and other transport facilities. It will also boost untapped tourism," said Manish Kumar, district magistrate, Champawat. A helipad had been sanctioned by the state government with a cost of Rs.25 lakh in Manch around 35 km from Champawat district headquarters. Helipad is now ready for operations. The construction work was assigned to the Public Works Department (PWD).The villagers of the area depend on private taxis. If any emergency comes they face a lot of challenges, an official said. Hitesh Kandpal, executive engineer, PWD said, "Helipad has been constructed on a cliff and its diameter is 30-metre."...