(a) whether the construction work of a new airport in Navi Mumbai is being carried out on extremely slow speed;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government proposes to complete the construction work of the said airport within a fixed time limit;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the time limit fixed for the same; and
(e) the measures taken to complete the construction work of the new airport in Mumbai as soon as possible?
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)
(a) & (b): No Madam. As reported by City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO), although the airport project is facing challenges, however as on date all clearances have been obtained except the stage-II forest clearance, which is expected shortly. RFP and Bid documents have been issued to the qualified bidders on 4th May, 2016.
(c) to (e): Yes Madam. Selection of Concessionaire on PPP basis shall be finalized by December 2016. All major clearances have been obtained. 160 ha of land have been acquired. Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) awards are declared. Rental Scheme to shift PAPs from project area has been approved by CIDCO Board. Phase 1 of aircraft operations with capacity to handle 10 million passengers per annum is expected to commence by December 2019.