Helicopter tourist service in Goa will take off next season. The high-powered committee (HPC) for tourism infrastructure projects headed by chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday approved in principle the proposal made by Mumbai-based Pawan Hans helicopters to run the helicopter ride service in the state.

Goa tourism development corporation chairman Nilesh Cabral, a member of the HPC, told TOI that Pawan Hans needs the time to set up the infrastructure in the state. Pawan Hans representatives made a presentation before the HPC members on Friday evening. The tentative fare offered by the company for helirides is Rs 220 to 250 per minute.

Existing helipads at Ela farm, Old Goa, fort Aguada, Canacona and Colva will be used to start with, and more helipads will be constructed at other tourists spots later. It wasn't decided who will bear the responsibility for setting up the infrastructure.

GTDC's sea plane project that was approved a few months ago, is likely to begin in March, Cabral said. The government has selected Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd, (MEHAIR) to operate seven routes in the state.

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