MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a) to (f): Keeping in view the enormous growth in air
passengers, which has put pressure on air infrastructure and
to encourage infusion of greater investment in airport
sector, Government had pronounced a policy for greenfield
airports in April, 2008. This policy states that it would be
the endeavour of the Central Government to ensure that all
approvals and clearances are given in a timely manner. State
Government may facilitate by giving incentives to an Airport
Company such as land, concessional or otherwise; real estate
development rights in and around the airports; airport
connectivity; rail, road; fiscal incentives by way of
exemptions from State taxes; and any other assistance that
the State Government deem fit. A Steering Committee under
the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation
has been constituted to coordinate and monitor the various
clearances required for setting up of a Greenfield airport.
The promoter seeking to develop the airport has to submit
the proposal to the Government for consideration by the
Steering Committee. Application for setting up of
Greenfield airport are received from time to time, which are
considered by the Steering Committee/competent authority for
grant of `in principle` approval, after they have completed
all necessary formalities of obtaining pre-feasibility study
report, site clearance, clearances from regulatory agencies,etc.
The timeline for construction of airport projects depends
upon many factors such as land acquisition, availability of
mandatory clearances, financial closure, etc. The Status of
the project of the Greenfield airports which have been
granted `in-principle` approval is as under:
(i) Mopa in Goa: Government of India has granted
‘in-principle’ approval of setting up of a greenfield
airport at Mopa in Goa in March, 2000 to the State
Government of Goa. While granting the approval, GoI approved
that the existing Dabolim Airport should be closed for
civilian operations after commissioning of the new airport.
However, considering the requirement of the existing
airport, GoI has reviewed its decision and allowed
continuation of the existing airport at Dabolim for civil
operation even after commissioning of the new airport at
Mopa. About 1000 acres of land has been acquired.
(ii) Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra: “In-principle†approval
for setting up of new Greenfield airport at Navi Mumbai
through Public Private Partnership has been granted to the
Government of Maharashtra in July 2007. Government of
Maharashtra has nominated City & Industries Development
Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO) as nodal agency
for development of the project. Technical and Legal
Consultant has been appointed by CIDCO. Ministry of
Environment & Forest has recently given environmental
clearance to the project. 2054 hectare land has been
identified for the airport project, out of which 1341
hectare is in the possession of CIDCO.
(iii) Kannur in Kerala: The “in-principle†approval for
setting up of new Greenfield airport at Kannur was granted
to the Government of Kerala in February, 2008 . Government
of Kerala has appointed M/s KINFRA as nodal agency for the
construction of the Kannur Airport. On Build Own and
Operate (BOO) model. A Company namely Kannur International
Airport Pvt. Ltd. (KIAL) has been formed. The quantum of
land already acquired is 1277.19 acres.
(iv) Pakyong in Sikkim: The Government has approved the
proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for
construction of a Greenfield airport at Pakyong in Sikkim at
the cost of Rs.309.46 crores by AAI. Master Plan of the
airport project has already been finalised and construction
work already started.
(v) Sindhudurg in Maharashtra: “In-principle†approval to
the Government of Maharashtra for setting up of a greenfield
airport at Sindhudurg was granted in September, 2008. The
State Government of Maharashtra has appointed Maharashtra
Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as nodal agency
for construction of the airport. 271 hectares of land has
been acquired by MIDC. The works pertaining to diversion of
telephone, electricity and water supply lines has been
completed.
(vi) Gulbarga, Bijapur, Hassan and Shimoga in Karnataka:
‘In-principle’ approval to the Government of Karanataka for
setting up of greenfield airports at Gulbarga, Bijapur,
Hassan and Shimoga was granted in June, 2008. The present
status of works on these airport projects is as under:
(a) Bijapur Airport: The SOP has been finalised. Project
Development Agreement between the State Government and M/s
MARG Ltd. was entered on 18.01.2010. Out of 728.01 acres of
land, required for the project 385.22 acres land has been
acquired and handed over to the developer.
(b) Gulbarga Airport: Project Development Agreement (PDA)
between State Government and Gulbarga Airport Developers
Limited (GADL) was entered on 02.04.2008 and 670 acres of
land has been acquired and handed over to GADL during May,
2010. Supplementary PDA and Land Lease Agreement have been
signed on 22.05.2010 with GADL. Necessary clearances from
Ministry of Environment & Forests have been obtained. The
construction work has been started according to Master Plan.
(c) Hassan Airport: Project Development Agreement (PDA)
between the State Government and Jupiter Aviation Logistics
has been signed on 06.09.2007. Out of 960 acres of land,
536.24 acres of land has been acquired. The developer has
obtained the Environment clearance from the Ministry of
Environment and Forests and consent from the Karnataka State
Pollution Control Board. Master Plan for the project has
also been prepared.
(d) Simoga Airport: PDA between State Government and Shimoga
Airport Development Limited (SADL) was entered on
02.04.2008. Land to the extent of 662.38 acres has been
acquired. Necessary clearances from Ministry of Environment
& Forests have been obtained. The work on the project has
been started in accordance with the Master Plan.
(vii) Dabra, Gwalior/ Datia in Madhya Pradesh: In December
2008, Government has granted ‘in-principle’ approval for
setting up of an exclusive cargo airport at Badon
Kalan/Bhaisnari, District- Datia/Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh
to M/s Gwalior Agriculture Company Ltd.
(viii) Andal –Faridpur Blocks of Barddhaman District in West
Bengal: Government has granted ‘in-principle’ approval for
setting up of a domestic greenfield airport at
Andal-Faridpur Blocks of Barddhaman district in West Bengal
to M/s Bengal Aerotropolis Project Ltd. The master plan of
the project has already been finalized and construction work
started.
(ix) Paladi-Ramsinghpur tehsil near Jaipur in Rajasthan:
Government of India has granted ‘in-principle’ approval for
setting up of a domestic greenfield airport at
Paladi-Ramsinghpur Tehsil near Jaipur in Rajasthan to M/s
Rajasthan Aviation Infrastructure (India) Ltd. The Airport
Promoter has partnered with Fraport AG for establishment of
the airport as per world class standard. The promoter has
informed that they have completed the construction of work
for commencement of operation of 2B category aircrats.
(x) Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh:
Government of India has granted ‘in-principle’ approval to
the Government of Uttar Pradesh for setting up of a
Greenfield International airport at Kushinagar in Uttar
Pradesh in September, 2010 . The necessary clearances from
Department of Customs, IMD and Ministry of Environment &
Forest have been obtained.
(xi) Karaikal Airport in Pudduchery: Government has recently
in February, 2011 granted ‘in-principle’ approval for
setting up of a Greenfield airport at the site covering
areas of Ponbethy, Puthakudy and Varichikudy Revenue
Villages of Karaikal region in Puducherry under public use
category.
