Question : SETTING UP OF AIRPORT AT KOKRAJHAR



(a) whether the site for construction of a civil airport in Kokrajhar area in Assam has been identified;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the work in this regard is likely to be started; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise

(c) Secretary, Bodoland Territorial Council has been requested to provide information on suitable sites duly identified and depicted on topographical map of Survey of India.