Question : EXPANSION OF AIRPORTS IN UTTARANCHAL



(a) Whether the Airports in Uttaranchal are being expanded ;

(b) If so, the amount alloted by the Government for the purpose; and

(c) The time by which expansion work is likely to be completed ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a) Yes, Sir. Airports at Dehradun and Pantnagar are being expanded .

(b) Estimated cost of the project for Dehradun Airport is Rs.72.85 crores and that for Pantnagar Airport is Rs.36.72 crores .

(c) Expected date of completion of these airport projects is June, 2008.