LUCKNOW, May 21 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday stressed the need for constructing helipads near tehsils, especially for use during emergencies.

During a review meeting of the Public Works Department (PWD), the chief minister said, "As they prove invaluable during natural disasters, health emergencies and other crisis situations, helipads should be constructed near every block, tehsil and district headquarters."

Adityanath also directed the PWD to take responsibility for maintenance of the helipads.

Reviewing the PWD action plan for 2026-27 through video conferencing, the chief minister directed officials to ensure there was no compromise on standards, quality or timeliness in development works.

He said development prop...