Question : CONDITIONS AT IGI AIRPORT



(a) whether the Indira Gandhi International Airport is in a complete mess right, broken ceiling, leaking rainwater, broken walls, stained and smelly toilets, barricades all over the place and the constant sound of drilling and hammering as reported in the Hindustan Times dated August 06, 2007;

(b) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein and the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(c) the corrective steps taken or likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a),(b) & (c): Presently renovation and expansion of the existing terminal buildings at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is underway to increase its capacity. Some amount of inconvenience to public is unavoidable during this phase. However, all efforts are being made to minimise the inconveninece.