Himachal Urban Development Minister Sudhir Sharmawas among the passengers of the nine-seater aircraft operated by Air Himalayas for the flight from Shimla to Gaggal (Kangra).
Boarding the flight, Sharma said that the flight would provide good air connectivity in the state besides boosting tourism especially, catering to high-end tourists.
"Efforts are on to start scheduled flights in near future in the state and the state government is pursuing the matter consistently to facilitate tourists", he added.
He appreciated the efforts of Air Himalayas tostart the flights and added that HIMUDA was constructing satellite township near Jubbar Hatti airport which would beautify the surrounding area and the airport road would also be widened.
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