Question : CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AT BIJU PATNAIK AIRPORT



(a) whether the Government has sanctioned funds of around Rs.20 crore for construction of an alternative road, at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneshwar; and

(b) if so, the reasons for delay in constructing the same causing a delay in extending the run way?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )

(a) & (b) :- No fund has been sanctioned for construction of an alternative road at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneshwar. Since the road belongs to the State Government of Orissa, they have to take action in the matter.