Question : SETTING UP OF AIRPORT AT KANYAKUMARI



(a) whether the Government has taken any steps for the setting up of Greenfield Airport in Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a):There is no such proposal under consideration of Government of India.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Kanyakumari Town is situated at an aerial distance of 77 Km(approx) from Thiruanantapuram international Airport and at an distance of 105 Km. from Tuticorin Airport.