Air Safari in two National Parks of the State | 18 Jan 2022

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  • On January 17, 2022, CEO of private Aero Sports and Adventures Company, Manish Saini informed Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan about starting air safari in two national parks of the state - Kanha and Bandhavgarh. He also invited the Chief Minister for the launch of the Air Safari service.

Key Points

  • Saini said that for the first time the plan of Air Safari will be implemented. For this, 2 to 14 seater aircraft will be used, which will also be manufactured in Madhya Pradesh, efforts are being made.
  • It is planned to start in the next two months in collaboration with the Aviation Department. Also the first sports aircraft air show is also being considered.
  • Appreciating this initiative, the Chief Minister expressed hope that tourism activities will expand as soon as the wave of Kovid subsides and then tourists coming to visit Bandhavgarh National Park and Kanha National Park will also be able to enjoy air tourism.