(a) the number of airports in Madhya Pradesh which are under the control of Airports Authority of India (AAI);
(b) whether keeping in view the potential of tourism, the Government proposes to upgrade the said airports to international standards; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Union Government in this regard ?
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)
(a): AAI owns & maintains 8 airports in Madhya Pradesh including a Civil Enclave at Gwalior. ;
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(b) & (c): Development and up-gradation of airports to international standards is a continuous process and is undertaken by AAI from time to time depending upon commercial viability, traffic demand, availability of land etc. Bhopal, Indore and Khajuraho airports have already been upgraded to International Standards with New Integrated Terminal Buildings and other associated work.;