Shimla, Feb. 27 -- Stage-One clearance from the Union government has been secured for the construction of three heliports in Himachal Pradesh, a spokesperson of the state government said on Wednesday. These include heliports in Holi and Pangi in Chamba district, as well as a heliport near the Green Tax Barrier in Manali of Kullu district.

The spokesperson said that the Himachal government is actively working to accelerate the construction of heliports across the state and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed officers concerned to ensure that there is no delay in the construction process and that all necessary formalities, especially forest clearances, are completed promptly.

He added that the Chief Minister has prioritized t...