Question : KHANDWA AIRPORT



(a) whether the Government proposes to make Khandwa Airport in Madhya Pradesh operational;

(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), (b) & (c) On a recent request made by State Government of Madhya Pradesh,it has been decided to hand over the airport at Khandwa to the State Government of Madhya Pradesh,for development,operations and maintenance, on a lease of 30 years.