Improve Air Connectivity to Kullu District for Sustainable Tourism and Disaster Management

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#1

I agree with all the hoteliers that an air connectivity is very important.

Ayaan Sharma (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#2

We need better air connectivity for the city , specially after 2023 floods.

Dushyant Yadav (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#3

Kullu Manali and adjoining areas have suffered immensely due to the incessant floods this year which have destroyed the national highways in multiple areas. This tourism hub cannot survive on fractured roads and urgently needs efficient air connectivity beyond the present one flight per day which is woefully insufficient for the Valley of Gods 🙏

Sailesh Dhir (New Delhi, 2023-07-26)

#4

This is an urgent requirement

Dinesh Sud (Shimla, 2023-07-26)

#5

This feels the right thing to do.

Naman Paul (Kullu, 2023-07-26)

#6

We need better air connectivity , the one in bhunter is small one and there are not much flights and whatever flights we get are expensive ones due to less no. Of flights

Rahul Bodh (Kullu, 2023-07-26)

#8

Kullu Manali Road and nearby areas have suffered immensely due to the recent flood and cloud burst where most of the highway patches are washed away.

To survive the tourism-based economy, air connectivity with subsidised rates will be an option to come through from it and at least people can make it through the basic necessity.
A lot of jobs are dependent on the same and an increase in the number of flights (With the subsidised rate) will make a effective contribution.

Tarun Chawla (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#9

Because I live here and care about the kullu valley.

Anand Bundela (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#10

Manali needs air connectivity...

Dhruv Gosain (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#11

This is the need of the hour to give a boost to the tourism aspect of Manali as it has already suffered huge loss due to the devastating July floods. The improved air connectivity is anyhow a requirement for a convenient and time saving approach to reach Manali and in difficult times, it will help in reducing the pressure on just one mode of transportation.

Lipika Bisht (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#12

There is an urgent need for change in the Valley.

Anupam Kapur (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#13

I’m signing this petition for better connectivity of tourism.

Shivam Keshari (Varanasi, 2023-07-26)

#14

I run a small and sustainable homestay in Kullu Valley and help people and travellers in visiting us in the valley. I have been living and running my business for 4 years now and I strongly feel the need of the hour is to distribute the traffic coming to Kullu valley via different mediums and air connectivity is most important thing to ensure even distribution and eventually reduced dependence on road connectivity specially during monsoon months.

Piyali Kar (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#15

I am a native of kullu and living far away from my hometown and i wish there were more flights added for kullu as the current ones are way too expensive and also the timings aren't that great. I have to travel 24 hrs if i am traveling from any southern states to kullu. Please its a humble request to increase the frequency of flights.

Kritika Thakur (Pune, 2023-07-26)

#16

It’s a shame that india top international tourism destination doesn’t have air connectivity

Praveen Sood (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#17

This is a critical moment for us in the valley and reliable air connectivity is not only of great importance during this time of crisis but has the potential of saving other such places from further degradation. Nature is giving us ample warnings regarding unsustainable n’ mindless growth and we must heed to it. This calamity to hit our region may be a natural one and repetitive in nature but the damage done is due to man made situations! I feel that good air connectivity in remote regions takes away the need for massive road projects which in turn leads to reducing unnecessary n haphazard developments around these highways and thus corrects things in favour of the carrying capacity of these tourist towns.

We in Manāli hope that our plight during this crisis helps in changing not only our ways but serves as a clear warning to others regarding the ways forward.

Good air connectivity would give us the required tool to be able to rectify the mess and move forward in our industry in a manner that is in sync with the Eco sensitive region that we work n’ play in.

Rajesh Khanna (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#19

Requirement to increase the footfall of tourist as per our supply

Budhi Parkash (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#20

I am a resident of Kullu Manali and feel the inadequacy of connectivity with outside world

Sonya Thakur Puri (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#21

Drastic measures are required to improve air connectivity to kullu from all major cities/ mentors of India to improve quality tourism in Himachal and increase GDP of the state

Ritesh Sood (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#22

For better commute

Harsh Kapoor (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#23

i want people should have accessibility to kullu district

Jacky Shamdasani (manali , 2023-07-26)

#25

I live and work in Manali in the tourism industry

Ronnie Mukherjee (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#26

Will help to improve our business and livelihood

HARISH Bisht (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#27

I agrre with it

Ritu Sharma (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#28

I agree with this petition.

Akhil Chauhan (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#29

As someone who lives here year round I feel that we should have better and cheaper air connectivity because even in an emergency we have to travel 12 hours and that is also if the roads have not been washed away. As a citizen of this country it is our right to be provided with what's available so easily to the rest of the country.

Sonali Beri (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#31

I'm signing because it impacts the livelihood of many stakeholders in the region just like Metropolitan towns in our Country. Apart from the livelihood it also helps the common people reach their destination in case of emergencies.

Sanil Anand (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#32

We need better/ cheaper air connectivity to kullu

Veer Chatrath (Raison, 2023-07-26)

#33

We are desperate for air connectivity 🙏

Sonea DHIR (New Delhi, 2023-07-26)

#35

I want better connectivity to the valley, which will bring better and sustainable tourism here.

Smarika Rana (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#36

I believe and support the cause

Diana Fernando (Mumbai , 2023-07-26)

#39

Air connectivity is critical for an area like the Kullu valley where roads are vulnerable to damage by the elements

Nitin Beri (Kullu, 2023-07-26)

#41

I am actively involved in Tourism Activities in the Valley and have to frequently travel for business purpose.

Abhishek Thakur (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#43

This is a pending demand of whole public since so many years

Nakul khullar (manali, 2023-07-26)

#45

….I am certain that air connectivity is not only beneficial for hospitality alone,but for the overall upliftment of this region in all possible spheres.

Ritu Lal (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#47

I love this valley and it loses so many people who want to come and visit this place but can't as no air connectivity... Please start the same , some cities have 2 to 3 airports and this district doens't even have one fully operational one... Please help us get the flights to kullu similar to dharamshala ... Trust us it will be profitable for the parties concerned and involved ...

Rohit Beri (Kullu , 2023-07-26)

#48

Need better connectivity for the better tourism and infrStructie

Narender Rana (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#52

Because high time the govt wakes up and addresses the many problems that we Indians are facing!

Anamika Patni (Bangalore, 2023-07-26)

#57

It will help to enhance the tourism industry

Kapil Negi (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#60

Hotelier

Suman Sharma (Kullu, 2023-07-26)

#61

I'm signing because it is the need of the hour as other places of himachal and country have got access to air connectivity. Even though it is the most visited hill station. This natural disaster now have pushed the need to connect with other world in case of any calamities. Howbthisbwas important these days.

Salgiram Thakur (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#64

I fly into Kulu regularly and would like better connectivity

Ritica Bhatnagar (Dubai , 2023-07-26)

#66

Improve Air Connectivity to Kullu District for Sustainable Tourism and Disaster Management

Roshan Thakur (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#67

It is the urgent for Kullu valley

Rohit Bhateja (B-4, 2071, town hall road, girja ghar chowk, 2023-07-26)

#68

Lack of suitable airport infrastructure to enhance the tourism potential of Kullu Manali. The present airfield is highly inadequate to carry enough traffic either to feed the tourists inflow or to meet the expenditure of maintaining an airfield. Therefore considering the financial viability of an airport, its necessary to expand its runway to the desired length as proposed by IIT Roorkee in its DPR.

Sanjeev Katoch (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#69

I am signing this petition because ouv state is dependent on tourism & this sector provide huge amount of job to youth of the stare as well to others & directly indirectly our business in dependent on tourism.

M. R. Baba (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#70

Air Connectivity to the Manali region has been in question for quite many years as the prices are too steep and not many can afford to travel by air!!now with the road network not upto the mark,there is an urgent need to seriously work on the air Connectivity for the region to stand up on its foot again🙏

Sangeeta Khanna (North Goa, 2023-07-26)

#79

I am signing this petition because I strongly believe in the importance of this action to be taken with immediate effect.

Ritu Mehta (Gurugram , 2023-07-26)

#80

Because in am totally in favor of the above petition as regular and cheap air connectivity is a very important need of the valley ... it was well needed in this natural disaster also🙏

Mukesh Thakur (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#83

I feel for the cause

Manjir Ghosh (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#84

We want better himachal and smooth travel.

Sakshi Sharma (Manali , 2023-07-26)

#85

I am a frequent visitor to Manali and feel strongly about not having enough flight options to travel

Jagwant Gill (Chandigarh , 2023-07-26)

#86

Convenient connectivity to a place of tourism is important for the tourists as well as the tourism industry.

Ajay Sud (Mohali, 2023-07-26)

#91

We travel frequently and need better connectivity.

San Bhargava (New Delhi, 2023-07-26)

#93

I want Manali to.become a fantastic tourist destination in this country..

Ananthanarayanan Peruvemba (Delhi, 2023-07-26)

#94

My family dwells there and it is difficult to get to beautiful Manali without risking your life each time! Something needs to be done quickly. Air travels cut down on time and tourism will be enhanced. Bringing in more funds for repairs and local well being. Hope this get well thought out soon. It is the need of the hour!

Sonia Seekond (Chatham, 2023-07-26)

#96

It has become a basic need now

Apurva Sankhyan (Manali, 2023-07-26)

#99

Connectivity is progress for any city. Oftentimes we are at a loss because we are cut off due to road damage.

Shalini Beri (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#100

I wanna change the way of transportation in my district (kullu ).

Tarun Sharma (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#103

I love the hills but cannot go more often due to connectivity issues

Anjali Bhargava (Dubai, 2023-07-27)

#106

This is an absolute need of the hour what with landslides affecting road travel etc

Satya Johri (Jaipur , 2023-07-27)

#109

Concerned citizen

Aditya Chib (manali , 2023-07-27)

#110

The valley needs better air connectivity

Urvashi Singh (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#112

Need better air connectivity.

SABAL GUPTA (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#114

We need better infrastructure for people to have ease of travel

Devaunshi Mehta (Haripur, Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#115

Kullu Manali requires better air connectivity this is long overdue

Gursimran Grewal (New Delhi, 2023-07-27)

#116

I have a home in Manali and the best interest of the place and our mountains and similar ecologically sensitive areas are always at the forefront for me..

Tarun Tyagi (Mumbai, 2023-07-27)

#117

Improvement of the air connectivity to Kullu and Manali is critical to the sustainable growth of tourism in the valley.

Manoj Biswas (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#120

I am signing this petition because I am aware about the current scenario of the entire region because of the natural disasters due to which the road accessibility factor has hindered, so air connectivity can help in as another suitable option to travel to such areas which will further be helpful in the sustainability of an area, responsible tourism at the region.
Can further also helps in improvement of the traffic jams which usually is caused by the tourists in the peak touristic season.

Arunish Tehraik (Shimla, 2023-07-27)

#121

I live in Manali and there should be improvement in air connectivity as my family stays away and its a hectic journey.

Chinmay Dandavate (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#122

The upper regions of Himachal Pradesh suffer from challenging road connectivity, making it arduous for both local residents and tourists from distant places to devote an entire day to reach their desired destinations. Unfortunately, even the roads that had previously eased the region's transportation struggles have been washed away by the floods of 2023.

As a result, both emergency travel and leisure trips have become futile endeavors. Addressing this issue has now become of utmost importance and demands immediate attention from authorities and relevant stakeholders.

Meetali Joshi (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#125

This is the need of the hour and it impacts everyone.. we need to re look at a sustainable model for our valley and make it a viable practical n a reliable destination

Vishwas Makhija (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#127

The recent road damages have shown the importance of proper air connectivity for business and tourism.

Nikhil Mehta (Gurgaon, 2023-07-27)

#128

Kullu Manali is a tourist destination. Every year a large number of tourists come to visit here. The government will have to take appropriate steps for Kullu Manali.

Pawan kumar (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#129

This is the only solution to protect
This beautiful valley from devastating floods and rampant encroachment and destruction!!

Rouma Devichand (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#130

This is a very important step taken from your side...No doubt extension of airport is much more needed then these roads.Full support from our side...

VISHAL CHAUHAN (KULLU, 2023-07-27)

#131

In times of distress this region has always lacked this service and this ever present issue comes to highlight. It should be addressed In Time and it's not just for recreation purpose but to save lives of people

Vijay Dutt (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#132

I represent the Indian Hospitality industry having spent most of my career in travel and tourism. I also represent a woke tourist who has loved his time spent in the beautiful hills of Himachal.

The tourism economy of Kullu has long suffered because of the struggles to reach because of both time and comfort. I back this initiative which if anything is long delayed and hope can garner enough momentum to make an actual change.

Rahul Anand (Chandigarh , 2023-07-27)

#136

Air connectivity is terrible now and more regular and affordable flight options would only enhance Manali's appeal as a responsible tourist destination.

Michael Darbyshire (Manali , 2023-07-27)

#137

Its a necessity that needs to be implemented

Jandeep Banga (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#138

Itvis important to have better air connectivity to this rwgion in order to improve tourism in the area and better air tranport facilities for the people of Kullu valley

Milap Nehria (dharamshala, 2023-07-27)

#139

We need to promote tourism in Himachal
And connectivity in Kulu Manali is not as per demand

PP Khanna (New Delhi , 2023-07-27)

#140

I beleive the potential of Kullu Manali region as well as emergency support can be unlocked with better air connectivity

Amit Damani (Mumbai, 2023-07-27)

#142

We are as part of Toursim industry, so for our business purpose this is fist step to connectivity of our clients.

Inder Thakur (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#144

Having worked with MakeMyTrip, I have experienced the challenges firsthand.

Rahul Khandelwal (Chandigarh , 2023-07-27)

#145

Expansion of the Kullu airport is highly required . More the flights operates , fare will be pockets friendly.
Which will not only play role to improve the tourism , also will facilitate the local traveling from metropolitan cities.

Chand Gopi (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#146

Better infra for better quality of tourism and for quick approach to other side of the world

People reach Delhi to paris in 9hrs but we
From Delhi to Manali in 15hrs

Doesnt make sense !!!

We need this airport to handle international flights

Khem Raj (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#147

For the vegetables and fruit which is not possible nowadays like to reach the customer requirements and getting decompose in the field may effect the financial terms for the farmers .The original main source of Revenue is coming from tourist . And air connectivity is very important time to time for the services for public .For the fast transportation through air for the tourist and medical emergency.

Naman Dubey (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#148

Air is something basic. Everyone should get good Air to breathe

Jayanthi Narayanan (Kalyan, 2023-07-27)

#150

Travelling frequently to manali and by air is the best time saving option

Rama Choudhary (Chandigarh , 2023-07-27)

#155

I believe in this cause

Sudhi Ranjan Mohanty (Bhopal, 2023-07-27)

#158

Better air connectivity will help boost tourism in the city. Specially in current devastating situation, the picture would have different and a lot better for tourists and local population if there would have been better air connectivity.

Sahil Gupta (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#159

I would want the travel to grow in this region. Mai ye maza har ek bhartiya ko dena chahta hoon.

Akash Singhal (Modinagar, 2023-07-27)

#160

It's demand of hour to save tourism industry and required urgently to improve the connectivity.

Anjali Negi (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#161

Kullu Manali is one of the best destination in India and all around the world people come here but only the problem is there is no Air connectivity. Only one Alliance air operating with sixty percent load because runway is small.
People have only alternate option of travelling by volvo or car ( private or taxi) which not only cause traffic issue but also lead to environment pollution.
Which leads to senior citizen not willing to travel to manali, because of long journey by road.
Manali with it natural flora and fauna is equivalent to switzerland but people are not able to enjoy the beauty
In case of emergency, people have no convenience to commute.

Om Parkash Verma (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#162

I will be moving to simla amd want the same connectivity to the areas there.

Asha Makhijani (Simla, 2023-07-27)

#164

I'm a Adventure tours and travel operators based in Manali . Our livalihood depend up on Tourisim ..

Rajesh rana (Manali , 2023-07-27)

#165

I am a business owner in Manali and my business is completely dependent on tourism.Due to frequent recurring damage to roads it becomes a challenge for tourists to reach Manali.The flight costs are exorbitant which makes it out of reach for most people and there is only one flight coming which limits the number of people reaching Manali.For all businesses to sustain in Manali good air connectivity is urgently required.

Khekh Negi (Manali , 2023-07-27)

#168

It’s been 25 years and we have been waiting

Karan Jolly Jolly (Manali , 2023-07-27)

#169

I live in the Kullu-Manali Valley and agree with the contents of this petition. The floods that washed away the arterial national highways highlight the need for more flights into the valley. It also improves tourism.

Jayanti A T (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#172

Flight are too costly and not frequently to our place

Chhabil Singh (Manali, 2023-07-27)

#173

There is an urgent need to improve connectivity to the area.

Rajiv Singh Parmar (Dibrugarh, 2023-07-27)

#174

Better and more air connectivity to kullu.

Pooja Goswami (Naggar, 2023-07-27)

#175

Its important for tourism and also for the safety

Akshay Kapoor (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#176

I believe air travel would help the region.

K Kumar (New Delhi, 2023-07-27)

#180

The government and aai is not going to do anything until amd unless they are pressurized

parth sharma (Kullu, 2023-07-27)

#183

I think it’s important to ensure safe and weather agnostic connection from Manali to the rest of the country.

Pia Narula (Chicago , 2023-07-27)

#187

I care about Manali

Kathryn Clough (Manali, 2023-07-29)

#190

It’s high time the airport is upgraded

Shibani Shanker (Delhi/ Manali , 2023-07-29)

#192

As a committed stakeholder in the tourism industry and a responsible citizen, I see the urgency in enhancing our travel infrastructure within India, particularly in small tourist regions like Kullu Manali. By supporting the introduction of air travel as a safer mode of transportation, we're not just promoting convenience and efficiency; we're taking a stand for progress and safety in our travel networks. This initiative aligns with my belief in sustainable and responsible development, and that's why I'm lending my signature to this campaign.

Ajay Handa (Hubli, 2023-07-30)

#193

MN76

Harmit Singh (Palampur, 2023-08-20)

#195

I want people and myself to have better resources in case of medical and disaster situations.

Rahul Singhal (Manali, 2023-08-20)

#196

Yes I support this genuine appeal, air connectivity at Kullu is a must to promote more facilty for tourism.

Sushit Choudhury (Shillong, 2024-02-13)



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