(a) whether the Union Government is considering the proposal
of the Government of Himachal Pradesh for extension of
Runways at Kangra and Kullu Airports;
(b) if so, the details thereof with the financial allocation
for 2007-08 for these projects; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY
OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a), (b) & (c) At Kangra airport runway extension work has
already been completed. For Kullu airport, a feasibility
study for extension of runway by bridging river Beas has
been conducted.
The financial allocation for 2007-08 for Kangra airport for
levelling of the basic strip of runway and drainage works is
Rs. 30 lacs. For Kullu airport, Rs. 1 crore has been
allocated for extension of runway and allied works including
river training works.