(a) the details of the investment made in the Civil Aviation sector during the last three years;
(b) the details of the major project proposals received from State Government`s during the last three years; and
(c) the details of major project proposed to be taken/completed during the Tenth Plan period in the country?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )
(a):- During 1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, a total of Rs. 5.182, 344.14, 1399.51, 1028.79, 29.82 and 24.32 crores have been invested by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Air India, Indian Airlines, Airports Authority of India, Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. and Hotel Corporation of India respectively on various schemes relating to new Photo Identity Card(PIC) system, acquisition of aircraft and helicopters, development of airport infrastructure, renovation of hotel rooms etc.
(b):- Government has already approved in principle, the proposals from State Governments for setting up of new international airports at Devenahalli near Bangalore, Shamshabad near Hyderabad and Mopa (Goa). Proposals have also been received from State Governments for construction of new airports at Kannur in Kerala, Taj Internatinal Aviation Hub in Uttar Pradesh, Ajmer in Rajasthan, Pune (Chakan and Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Pakyong near Gangtok in Sikkim and for upgradation of Nagpur Airport as a multi-model international passenger and cargo hub.
(c):-Air India has provided a total outlay of Rs. 2661.39 crores during the Tenth Five Year Plan period which includes an outlay of Rs. 1623.50 crores for repayment of aircraft loans, Rs. 277.89 crores towards acquisition of two A-310-300 leased aircraft and Rs. 750 crores for non - aircraft projects. Indian Airlines has provided an outlay of Rs. 3166.90 crores for aircraft schemes and Rs. 1073.60 crores for other supporting facilities. Airports Authority of India has provided an outlay of Rs.500 crores for construction of new terminal buildings, Rs. 220 crores for expansion of terminal buildings, Rs. 110 crores for development of new civil enclaves, Rs.580 crores for construction, extension and strengthening of runways and associated pavements, etc. at various airports. These schemes are at various stages of implementation.