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VAT, the overall passenger flow has increased in the state. “The government is working on further expanding the airport infrastructure both in Jammu and Kashmir,” he added. Mr Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, Government of Jammu & Kashmir said that the state has a lot of potential and the government has taken a series of steps to improve the tourism and civil aviation sector in the state. He added that with the new Industrial policy announced by the government, the state has attracted around Rs 56,000 crore of investment proposals out of which Rs 38,000 crore have already been approved. “During the Azadi ka Amrit kaal, J&K should progress with new reforms with improvement in basic infrastructure thereby improvement in the economy,” he added. that the state has a lot of potential and the government has taken a series of steps to improve the tourism and civil aviation sector in the state. He added that with the new Industrial policy announced by the government, the state has attracted around Rs 56,000 crore of investment proposals out of which Rs 38,000 crore have already been approved. “During the Azadi ka Amrit kaal, J&K should progress with new reforms with improvement in basic infrastructure thereby improvement in the economy,” he added. Mr Sinha stated that there is a lot of potential for helicopter sector to grow in the state and there are a lot of unexplored destinations which can be discovered to promote tourism. “Heli-Tourism is needed for the state to flourish, and the government will support the industry in every way. J&K is on the path of economic growth and all stakeholders are needed to take it forward,” he added. Mr Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India said that in last one year, several initiatives have been taken including leasing of helicopters, HEMS, expanding the scope under Heli-Sewa and we are working on the concept of fractional ownership. “There is a great potential for helicopters in promoting tourism in the state. With the proliferation of helicopters, we will have a potential of OEMs to set-up manufacturing and MRO in India and the government is working in this direction,” he added.