(a) whether Multi-Model International Cargo Hub and Airport project at Nagpur is running behind schedule;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
(d) the time-frame within which the draft MoU is likely to be approved?
MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI AJIT SINGH )
(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The reasons for this delay are as follows:
(i) Delay in transfer of Nagpur airport to the Joint Venture Company (JVC).
(ii) Delay in transfer of Air Force land to JVC.
(iii) Delay in land aquisition and rehabilitation.
(iv) Delay in valuation of assests of AAI to be transferred to the JVC.
(c): Action taken are as under:
(i) Airport Transaction Advisor has been appointed by the JVC on 2.8.2011 for selection of second JVC.
(ii) Steps for aquisition of 149.49 hectares of remaining land by consent award.
(iii) Proposal for transfer of Zudpi Jungle land submitted to the Govt. of Maharashtra by MIHAN India Ltd.
(d): The draft MOU between Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) and Indian Airforce (IAF) has already been submitted to M/o Defence.