Question : INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AT SHAMSHABAD



(a) the present status of the proposed International Airport at Shamshabad near Hyderabad;

(b) whether any time schedule has been worked-out for the completion of the project;

(c) if so, the details therefor; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a), (b), (c) & (d) :- The Government has accorded `in principle` approval for construction of a greenfield international airport at Shamsabad near Hyderabad under Joint Venture with private sector participation. The Government of Andhra Pradesh is now in the process of finalising the selection of Joint Venture Private partner and requisite details for implementation of the project. The proposal being at preliminary stage, no specific time frame can be given, at present.