(a) whether the Government has any plan to upgrade/modernize the airports in North-Eastern Region;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the funds sanctioned for upgradation/modernisation of each airports in North-Eastern Region; and
(d) the progress made in this regard so far?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) Yes, Sir. There are plans to upgrade/modernize some airports in the North-Eastern Region.
(b), (c) and (d) Various development works relating to extension of runway, expansion of apron, construction of modern terminal building, ground lighting facilities, installation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) & other associated works have been initiated by Airports Authority of India (AAI)at four airports in North Eastern region. These development works are at preliminary stages except Dimapur airport where installation of ILS has been completed. Cost of development works at these airports are as under:
Dibrugarh - Es.83.05 crores, Silchar - Rs.33.00 crores, Shillong - Rs.35.00 crores, Dimapur - Rs.2.50 crores.