to Unstarred Question No.2245 dated March 18, 2002 and state:-
(a) the action taken/being taken for installation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) and other allied works at Dimapur Airport;
(b) the funds allocated and details of action plan initiated; and
(c) the time by which the above mentioned work is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a), (b) & (c) :- The land required for installation of Instrument Landing System(ILS) has still not been vacated by the Assam Rifles Training Centre (ARTC). Matter is vigorously being taken up with the ARTC for vacating the land. An amount of Rs.1.75 crores has been allocated for the purpose. Order has already placed and the equipment is likely to be received in October, 2002. It will take 12 months approximately for completion of the project. Action for installation of ILS and other allied works will only be taken after handing over of the land to Airports Authority of India.