Jammu, May 23 -- Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Shri Mata Vaishno Devi helipad at Hutt village in Katra, officials said on Friday.

Sinha said that the integrated aviation facility will streamline heli-operations, enhancing heli-connectivity, safety, and convenience for pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji.

"This helipad has been developed in strict compliance with the safety and operational norms laid down by the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA). The facility places a paramount emphasis on passenger safety, security, and seamless travel experience, meeting the growing heli-services demand of the devotees. It will also provide a signi...