Rajasthan Government to Lease Helicopter for VIP Flights at Rs 23.79 Crore Annually

The Rajasthan government will annually lease a helicopter for VIP flights, costing Rs 23.79 crore. Lacking owned aircraft, the state has spent Rs 76.46 crore on helicopter services from 2020-21 to 2023-24. Congress MLA Shikha Meel Barala suggests purchasing a helicopter would be more cost-effective.

Rajasthan Government to Lease Helicopter for VIP Flights at Rs 23.79 Crore Annually
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The Rajasthan government will allocate Rs 23.79 crore annually to lease a helicopter for VIP flights from a private company, the state assembly announced.

The government disclosed that it lacks its own aircraft, having spent Rs 76.46 crore on helicopter services between 2020-21 and 2023-24.

Congress MLA Shikha Meel Barala stated that purchasing a helicopter might be more economical in the long run.

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