(a) the details of the plan to develop Jubarhatti Airport at
Shimla in Himachal Pradesh;
(b) the reasons for which no expansion and upgradation work
has been undertaken at the airport during the last 15 years;
and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to develop the
airport alongwith the funds allocated/proposed to be
allocated for the said purpose?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) Developmental works to the possible extent are being
carried out at Jubarhati airport in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
which includes, enhancement of space by carrying out
modifications in the existing Terminal Building and
construction of a new Fire Station of category IV &
Emergency Medical Centre etc.
(b) & (c) Various development works have been carried out at
Shimla airport since 1989-90 like construction of terminal
building, construction of drain and plantation work,
construction of substation building, extension of runway,
resurfacing of runway, provision of operational area
fencing, modification of terminal building and toilet
renovation and provision of retro reflective boards &
signages at a cost of Rs. 529.17 lacs.
For the year 2007-08, Rs. 112 lacs has been earmarked for
construction of new Fire Station with Emergency Medical
Centre, erosion control measures and construction of drain
and drainage for apron and taxiway.