Question : ASSISTANCE TO FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL CLUBS IN KARNATAKA



(a) whether the Government have been giving financial assistance to Government Flying Training School, Bangalore and other private flying clubs in Karnataka;

(b) if so, the financial assistance given to Government Flying Training School, Bangalore and other Private Flying Clubs in Karnataka during the year 1999-2000; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a), (b) & (c):- Under the subvention (subsidy) scheme of the Central Government (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), the assistance is limited to reimbursement of the cost of subsiding flying to trainee pilots on a monthly basis. The Government Flying Training School, Bangalore did not submit any claim for subvention during the 1999-2000. No financial assistance is given to any private flying clubs in Karnataka.