Question : CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT AT JEWAR, UP



(a) the present status of proposed international airport in Jewar, Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh;

(b) whether the Group of Ministers (GoMs) to whom the proposal for setting up of a Greenfield Airport at Jewar, Greater Noida was referred for looking into the legal and other related aspects have submitted their report;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in the light of the recommendations /observations of the GoM?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)

(a): Government of India had received a proposal from Government of Uttar Pradesh for setting up of a Greenfield airport at Jewar (Greater Noida). The proposal was considered by the Union Cabinet and the Union Cabinet referred the matter to a Group of Ministers (GoM) for looking into the legal and other related aspects of the matter.

(b): No Sir.

(c) & (d): Do not arise.