An infographic illustrating the proposed Rs 21.20-crore plan to strengthen Nagaland's helicopter network, based on a recently floated Request for Proposal (Graphic created using OpenAI.) The proposed project, under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode and estimated at Rs 21.20 crore, is to be completed within 24 months of the award of work. According to the RFP, Nagaland introduced helicopter services in 2007 to provide safe, efficient and rapid transportation for passengers, emergency medical evacuation, disaster management, VVIP movement, tourism and other essential services. Passenger facilitiesThe proposed helipads are designed as passenger service facilities rather than simple landing sites. Last year, the government also introduced a daily weekday helicopter service between Dimapur and Kohima to facilitate travel amid road connectivity challenges on the corridor.