Summary
The plan also includes seaplanes that can land on lakes and the sea.
Scientists are testing electric‑powered aircraft that take off straight up.
Key Points
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The government will give Pawan Hans more Indian‑made helicopters.
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Two more helicopters will be added soon, and about 200 small heliports will be built.
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New water‑plane routes are being looked at for island and inland water spots.
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Electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft could become a new way to travel.
New Words to Learn
5 wordshelicopter
a flying machine with big rotating blades that can go up and down
seaplane
a small airplane that can land on water
electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft
a new type of aircraft that lifts straight up using batteries
heliport
a tiny airport made just for helicopters
regional connectivity
easy travel between nearby towns and villages
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