Lok Sabha Question No. 3208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Airports under Viksit Bharat Objective
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne, Smt. Bharti Pardhi, Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shri Naresh Ganpat Mhaske, Shri Ravindra Dattaram Waikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3208

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18 th   December 2025 )

## AIRPORTS UNDER VIKSIT BHARAT OBJECTIVE

3208.    SHRI SHRIRANG APPA CHANDU BARNE SMT BHARTI PARDHI DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE SHRI RAVINDRA DATTARAM WAIKAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) the strategic vision behind the goal to increase the total number of airports to 350-400 by 2047 in the country and the manner in which this target would integrate with Viksit Bharat national objective;

(b) the manner in which the targeted operationalisation of major new greenfield airports such as  the  Navi  Mumbai  International  Airport  would  speed  up  industrial  development  in surrounding areas;

(c)  the  specific  initiatives  being  undertaken  to  boost  indigenous  manufacturing  and  the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)  sector under the "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives with a view to reduce dependence on foreign services;

(d)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  is  focusing  on  sustainable  aviation  including  the adoption of hundred percent green energy at over eighty airports and the push for Sustainable Aviation  Fuel  (SAF)  production  positioning  India  as  a  global  leader  in  environmentally responsible aviation; and

(e)  the  manner in which the Union Government would coordinate with State Governments and private stakeholders to finance and develop new airports across the country?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) & (b):The development and operationalisation of airports, including greenfield projects, is a  strategic  initiative  to  achieve  Viksit  Bharat  by  fostering  inclusive  economic  growth  and regional  connectivity.  It  will  link  remote  areas  with  national  and  global  markets,  boost tourism  and  trade,  enhance  logistics,  and  generate  employment.  Major  greenfield  airports, such  as  Navi  Mumbai  International  Airport,  are  expected  to  drive  industrial  and  urban development in surrounding regions by improving connectivity, enabling industrial corridors and logistics hubs, and attracting investment.

(c):  The  Government  of  India  has  been  promoting  an  aircraft  manufacturing  ecosystem, including  regional  transport  aircraft  and  associated  equipment,  under  the  Make  in  India initiative.

Government of India has taken various initiatives to boost indigenous  manufacturing and MRO  sector  in  the  country,  such  as  GST  rate  rationalisation,  abolition  of  royalties, amendments  to  the  Visa  Manual  for  foreign  pilots  and  crew  engaged  in  MRO  services, extension in relevant timelines of the export period for goods imported for repairs and of reimport of goods for repairs under warranty. ;; (d): At present, a total of 93 airports in the country have switched over to 100% green energy use. The four (04) airports  in the country namely Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru have  achieved  the  highest  Carbon  Accreditation  Level  5  of  Airports  International  Council (ACI) and have become Carbon neutral. The Government has approved indicative blending targets of 1% by 2027, 2% by 2028 and 5% by 2030 for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Traditional Aviation Fuel, initially for international flights.;; ;;

(e):    Government  of  India  has  formulated  a  Greenfield  Airport  Policy  for  development  of Greenfield  Airports  across  the  country.  As  per  the  Policy,  the  project  proponent  including State  Government  or  Private  party  proposing  to  set  up  an  airport  are  required  to  submit proposal to Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). The proposal along with various aspects of the project is considered by MoCA in consultation with various Departments/Organizations and  the  concerned  State  Government  and  thereafter,  approvals  are  granted  to  the  project. Further,  as  per  the  policy,  the  responsibility  for  development    of  the  Greenfield  airport projects including project funding lies with the project proponent or the State Government, as the case may be.

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