Question : AIRPORTS IN BIHAR



(a) whether the airports at Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and Raxaul in Bihar are not in operation at present;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken to make them operational?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c) There is no demand/commitment from any airlines to operate scheduled services through these airports. On receipt of firm commitment from airlines to operate through these airports, necessary action could be initiated to operationalize these airports.