Question : PRIVATISATION OF AIRPORTS

(a) whether the Government propose to have a fresh review of its decision to privatise some of the airports in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Bangalore and Hyderabad airports are likely to be constructed as per international status in joint venture;

(d) if so, whether the Government of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have been consulted for the projects; and

(e) if so, the reaction of the State Governments thereon?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION

(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Yes, Sir.

(d) & (e): The proposals for construction of new airport of international standards at Bangalore and Hyderabad were initiated by the State Governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. Union Government have approved the proposals.