(a) whether several airports of the country are running under losses;
(b) if so, the details thereof as on date; and
(c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether several airports of the country are running under losses;
(b) if so, the details thereof as on date; and
(c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) : During the year 2003-04, 115 airports of Airports Authority of India, including 38 non-operational airports had incurred a total loss of Rs.274.92 crores.
(c) : Airports Authority of India is taking steps to increase the non-aeronautical revenue at these airports to the extent possible and also to reduce the controllable expenditure.