Jammu: People in the remote areas of Jammu will get helicopter services to reach their homes during winter from next week.

The administration has decided to start helicopter service for Chenab valley and Pir Panjal region of Jammu province to facilitate people to reach their remote homes during winter, reports ANI.

People have appreciated the decision taken by the administration.

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Provincial Commissioner of Jammu Romesh Kumar, in which apart from the Deputy Commissioners of Kishtwar, Ramban, Doda, Rajouri and Poonch districts, tourism, civil aviation authorities, Global Vectra Helicopter Private Limited, CISF officials also participated, the Indian news agency reported.

The fare from Jammu to Rajouri will be Rs 2000, Jammu to Poonch Rs 4000, Jammu to Doda will cost Rs 2500, Jammu to Kishtwar Rs 4000, Kishtwar to Nawapachi Rs 1500, Kishtwar to Rs 1500.

The fare has been set at Rs 1000 from Sundar and Rs 2000 from Kishtwar to Anshan.