Uttarakhand forms committee for chopper safety SOPs
After a series of helicopter incidents claimed 13 lives over the last six weeks, Uttarakhand has formed a new committee to rethink safety rules for chopper services.
Led by the state home secretary, the group aims to make flying safer and will share its recommendations by August 15.
Panel focusing on improving weather updates, air traffic control
The panel is reviewing current procedures, looking at better equipment and staffing, and suggesting upgrades for the state's aviation authority.
They're also focusing on improving weather updates and air traffic control—especially important since many pilgrims use helicopters during the Char Dham Yatra.
With experts from aviation, disaster management, and meteorology on board, the goal is safer skies for everyone traveling through Uttarakhand's tricky mountain terrain.