(a) whether there is any proposal to expand the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Airport`s capacity to handle more passengers and airlines;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the decision is likely to be taken in the matter?
- MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b & (c) There is a proposal for modification of International and Domestic Terminal Buildings at the Civil Enclave of Bangalore Airport by extension of Terminal, re-alignment of Check-in-Counters and Security Hold Area and provision of lift and additional conveyors and Check-in-Counters. All these works are likely to be completed by March, 2006.