Srinagar, Sept. 29 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed the Union Territory officials to use the choppers of Raj Bhawan for medical emergencies to help the people in distress.

Chairing a joint meeting of various departments at the Civil Secretariat here to review winter preparedness, LG directed the officers for strengthening of a robust response mechanism for power restoration, essential supplies, water and road connectivity during winters, an official spokesperson said Tuesday.

The LG, as per the official spokesperson also directed the officials present in the meeting to use Raj Bhawan choppers for medical emergencies in addition to the Heli Services extended by the Central Government in the cut of...