Question : INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN SURAT

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up an international airport in Surat under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode to give a boost to tourism in the State;

(b) if so, the details of thereof;

(c) the time by which the said international airport is likely to be set up in the State;

(d) whether the proposal to extend the runway at the Surat airport is still lying pending; and

(e) if so, the reasons therefor?

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

(a): No, Madam.

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

(d): No, Madam.

(e): Does not arise.