Bhopal, Mar 13 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh government will launch air services on Thursday to promote tourism in the state by introducing two twin-engine aircraft, an official said.

These two air services for tourism will be named ‘PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Sewa' and ‘Dharmik Paryatan Heli Sewa', the official said.

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“Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will launch the air services on March 14,” said Principal Secretary Sheo Shekhar Shukla of the Tourism and Culture Department in a press release.

Initially, two eight-seater twin-engine aircraft will be introduced under these services, Shukla said.

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He said that the operator would select the route from main airports like Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Khajuraho, besides other airstrips in the state.

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