MEGHALAYA: State government will buy helicopter for VIP movement

Meghalaya: At a time when Meghalaya, the second poorest state in the country, is in dire need of austerity measures from the government, the NPP led MDA government has leased a helicopter for the purpose of transportation of VIPs and ultra VIPs in and around the state. Is demanding to take. Area. The state government is inviting bids for wet lease of twin-engine helicopters with a seating capacity of five to six people excluding crew and technical specifications as per DGCA norms. The lease will be for a period of three months, and can be extended by mutual consent on the same terms and conditions. The vintage of the helicopter cannot be more than ten years at any time during the operational period of the agreement to be signed between the State Government and the successful bidder. The document states that the helicopter must fly flawlessly, be technically qualified for high-altitude flights, be able to land and take off in small valleys and at altitudes up to 10,000 feet, and carry people. And must be prepared to fly in cloudy weather. ,