(a) whether the Airport Authority of India is facing shortage of funds for the development of airports,
maintenance of aging and harmful airports and conversion of Biju Patnaik Airport into International
Airport;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds demanded and granted for the above purposes during the last three years and the current year?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a) & (b): No, Madam. However, Airports Authority of India (AAI) seeks funds from Government of India to
develop airport infrastructure in North Eastern Region and other crucial areas for regional connectivity
and in respect of unviable airports.
(c): AAI has not sought funds from the Government for development of Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubnaneshwar
in Orissa during the last three years and current year. However, AAI has sought Budgetary Support and Grant
in aid for airports in North Eastern Region and other crucial areas. The requisite information in respect of
year, funds demand (RE)(in Rs.crores) and Amt. Recd (in Rs. crores) are as under:
(2008-09, 100.25, 100.25)
(2009-10, 99.15, 99.15)
(2010-11, 214.50, 145.05)
(2011-12, 158.65, 9.54) (upto October 2011)