(a) whether the Government proposes to build indigenous civilian aircraft in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has formed a Special Purpose Vehicle for the purpose;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the funds earmarked for the purpose along with the time by which such aircraft is likely to be commenced?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) & (b): In the meeting of High Level Committee on Manufacturing (HLCM) on 9th July, 2013 chaired by the then Prime Minister, it was, inter-alia, decided that a High Level Steering Group under the Chairman, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council would work out modalities for the civilian aircraft manufacture programme. Accordingly, the High Level Steering Group constituted for the purpose has submitted its recommendations.
(c) to (e): No Special Purpose Vehicle for the purpose has been formed as on date.