Lok Sabha Question No. 136 (STARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Upgradation of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 136 (To be answered on the February 2022) 10th

## UPGRADATION OF AIRPORTS

## *136. SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of steps being taken for upgradation and maintenance of various airports in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any steps for modernisation of infrastructure of airports in the wake of Covid-19 such as e-passports, contactless payment solutions, thermal screenings etc:; and
- (b) the details of schemes being implemented in Tamil Nadu along with the details of projects, the current status, the year of launch, funds allocated and expected date of completion of these projects;
- (d) if the names of the airports where these steps have been implemented including the cost of such projects, airport-wise?

## ANSWER

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

(a) to (d) - A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) of LOK SABHA STARRED ATRPORTS IN TAMIL NADUU" \_

- (a) & (b) : Upgradation/Modernisation of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India(AAI) from time to time depending on the availability of land, commercial viability, socio-economic considerations, traffic demand willingness of airlines to operate to/ from such airports The details of various Modernization/ Upgradation works being undertaken in Tamil Nadu is at Annexure: However, the completion of any project depends upon a number of various factors such as land acquisition, availability of mandatory clearances, financial closure by the airport developer etc
- (c) & (d) : The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines to ensure compliance of the COVID-19 appropriate behavior at the airports The same are being strictly followed at ali the airports: Various measures like contactless payment and thermal screening have been made available at Airports. The facility for e-passport processing has also been provided at Chennai Airport:

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Annexure referred to in respect of Part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.136

| S_ No.   | Airport   | Details of Work                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |   Year of Launch |   Fund Allocated (in Rs Cr.) |
|----------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------|
|          | Chennai   | Modernization of Chennai Airport (Phase-I)Chennai Airport                                                                                                                                                                                                             |             2018 |                      2467    |
| 2        | Chennai   | Construction of Balance Portion of 2 Nos. Rapid Exit Taxiways (RET) for the main runway 07/ 25 merging with B- Critical portion of runway) and resurfacing between Taxiway-D and taxiway ~M and associated works at Chennai Airport; Chennai                          |             2019 |                        66.18 |
| 3        | Chennai   | Reconstruction and strengthening of 'H taxi 'E' taxi   track for code E' aircraft operations, Construction of link taxi track from RET M to 'H' taxi track in domestic apron, resurfacing of secondary runway and allied works at Chennai Airport; Chennai:           |             2020 |                        53.66 |
|          | Chennai   | Construction of balance portion of Link taxiway's 'N1' and 'F' connecting with B taxi, Resurfacing of B taxi way Between taxiway to 'M' taxiway and construction of cargo bays in the Old ceremonial lounge and Air India Cargo location at Chennai Airport, Chennai_ |             2021 |                        97.6  |
| 5        | Chennai   | Modification  of Storm Water Drains in Operational Area at Chennai Airport                                                                                                                                                                                            |             2021 |                       209.01 |
|          | Madurai   | Re-Surfacing of Existing Runway 09/27 for Code-C type of aircraft and Associated works at Madurai                                                                                                                                                                     |             2020 |                        28.4  |
|          | Trichy    | CIO New Terminal Building, Apron, ATC Complex at Trichy Airport                                                                                                                                                                                                       |             2018 |                       951    |
| 8        | Tuticorin | Development of Tuticorin Airport Extension of Runway With Blast Pad, RESA, Taxiway, Apron, GSE Area Isolation Bayand miscellaneous Works                                                                                                                              |             2019 |                       380.87 |
|          | Tuticorin | Construction of New Terminal Building, ATC Tower cum Technical Block, Fire Stationand Associated works including Maintenance , Operation and AICMC at Tuticorin Airport                                                                                               |             2021 |                       380.87 |