(a) whether the Government proposes to provide any specific packages to develop some of the Airports into National and International level Airports as a part of its drive for aviation infrastructure across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether special funds have already been released for developing the Hubli airport and raise it to all equipped National Level Airports; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which this work will be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) & (b): Airports are being upgraded and modernised both for domestic and international operations by Airports Authority of India (AAI) from its own resources. 3 greenfield airports at Pakyong (Sikkim), Itanagar(Arunachal Pradesh), and Cheithu (Nagaland) are being developed on a funding pattern of 90% by Central Government and 10% by AAI. Government have also notified a Greenfield Airport Policy for establishment of new Greenfield airports in the country.
(c) & (d) An amount of Rs.6.65 crores was spent in 2007-08 on runway resurfacing, apron expansion and terminal building renovation work at Hubli airport, by AAI.