(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Government of Madhya Pradesh
to upgrade the airports in Khajuraho, Bhopal and Indore upto the international level; and
(b) if so, the action taken by the Union Government in this regard so far?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) & (b) Airports Authority of India (AAI) is developing and upgrading the facilities at Indore, Bhopal
and Khajuraho to be comparable with International standards. The Government of Madhya Pradesh has provided
land to AAI for development of these airports. Details of the development works completed/ undertaken at
these airports are as under: Khajuraho airport- Strengthening and extension of runway from 1829 m to 2286
m and expansion of apron to accommodate additional five aircrafts including wide-bodied aircraft have been
completed. In addition, construction of new terminal building has been taken up which is expected to be
completed by December 2010. Bhopal Airport- Strengthening and extension of runway from 2045 m to 2744 m
has been completed. In addition, expansion of apron to accommodate more aircrafts incluidng wide-bodied
aircraft has been taken up which is expected to be completed by March 2010 and construction of new terminal
building has been taken up and is expected to be completed by June 2010. Indore Airport- Strengthening and
extension of runway from 2287 m to 2750 m and expansion of apron to accommodate more aircraft including wide
-bodied aircraft have been completed. In addition, construction of new terminal building has been taken up
which is expected to be completed by June 2010.