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Lok Sabha Question No. 1806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Murar River Development Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Bharat Singh Kushwah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1806

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## MURAR RIVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

†1806.

SHRI BHARAT SINGH KUSHWAH

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of river development projects under construction in Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) the details of current physical and financial progress in regards to Murar River Development Project;
- (c) whether the Government has set a deadline for the completion of the said project; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the updated progress?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) The  Central  Government  under  the  Namami  Gange  Programme  has  approved  four  river  front development / Ghats development projects  at  a  total  estimated  sanctioned  cost  of  Rs.132.47  crore  for  the towns of Gwalior (Murar River), Chitrakoot Satna (Mandakini River), and Mandsaur (Shivna River).

(b) to (d) For, Murar River,  2 projects i.e. River Front Development of Murar River Phase-1 and River Front Development of Murar River Phase-II, have been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 39.24 crore and Rs 32.44 crore respectively.  Gwalior Municipal Corporation is the implementing agency for these projects while WAPCOS (a central public sector undertaking) is the executing agency for these projects. The Phase-I project has achieved 60% of physical progress so far with expenditure of about Rs 9.65 crores. The target for completion of the Phase-I project is December, 2025. Phase-II project is under the tendering stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1805 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Construction of Four Lane Road in West Bengal
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1805 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR LANE ROAD IN WEST BENGAL

1805. MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)      the  current  progress  of  the  318  km  four-lane  road  from  Jangipur  to Basirhat covering three districts, Murshidabad, Nadia and North 24 Parganas which was announced by him at a cost of around four and a half thousand crore rupees;
- (b)     whether the Government proposes to initiate the project; and
- (c)     if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c)    Development of National Highways is a continuous process. The Government keeps on receiving proposals from various State Governments including  West  Bengal  for  declaration/upgradation/development  of  NHs. Revised  DPR  for  this  Project  after  its  notification  as  National  Highway  is under  preparation.  Decisions  are  taken  based  on  the  fulfillment  of  the criteria, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1803 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Traffic Jams
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1803 ANSWERED ON 05 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## TRAFFIC JAMS

1803. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- whether  the  four  cities  in  the  country  namely  Bengaluru,  Pune, New  Delhi  and  Mumbai  are  ranked  1st,  2nd,  12th  and  14th respectively  in  terms  of  the  worst  traffic  in  Asia  as  per  the analysis of the traffic trend data of 387 cities of 55 countries by
- (a) Asian Development Bank; and
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  traffic  run smoothly by formulating policies related to  traffic  system,  if  so, the proposed timeframe and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)    As per news articles in some newspapers such as Times of India, The Economic Times etc. on different dates during the year 2024, four cities  of  India  namely  Bengaluru,  Pune,  New  Delhi  and  Mumbai  are ranked as 1st, 2nd, 12th, and 14th respectively in terms of the worst traffic  in  Asia,  based  on  TomTom Traffic Index about traffic trends in 387 cities of 55 countries in the year 2023.
- (b)     Traffic  management  is  essentially  in  the  domain  of  State/UT Governments and the Central Government has a marginal role to play in traffic  enforcement, while Central Government formulates rules under the  Motor  Vehicle  Act,  1988,  the  enforcement  of  these  rules  comes under the purview of State Governments / UT Administrations.

Further, Section 67 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 confers power to States to control road transport including issuance of guidelines/notifications  and  development  of  schemes  for  reducing traffic congestion. Section 117 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 confers power to State Governments to determine suitable locations for parking places and halting stations while giving primacy to the safety of road users and free flow of traffic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Impact of Bharatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ajay Bhatt

be pleased to state:

- (a) the extent to which the objectives of the Bharatmala Pariyojana being  implemented  by  the  Government  have  been  achieved  in  the country;
- (b) whether the Government has conducted any study to ascertain the impact of the said project on strengthening of border and coastal road networks in the country, if so, the details thereof along with the outcome thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of complaints regarding irregularities in the implementation of the said project come  to  the notice of the Government since the inception of the project and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to complete this project in a time-bound manner?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1800 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## IMPACT OF BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

1800. SHRI AJAY BHATT:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a)  and  (b)  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  was  approved  by  Government  of India  covering  a  length  of  34,800  km  with  an  estimated  cost  of  Rs. 5.35 lakh crore to improve connectivity and reduce logistic cost in the country  through  construction  of  Economic  Corridor,  Inter  Corridor, Feeder  route,  National  Corridor  efficiency  improvement,  Border  & International  Connectivity,  Coastal  &  Port  Connectivity  Roads  and Expressways  along  with  residual  NHDP  Projects.  As  on  31.10.2024, Projects covering a total length of 26,425 km has been awarded and 18,714 km has been constructed. IIM Bangalore has been engaged to undertake a study on socio-economic impact of the programme. The study is under progress. (c)  and  (d)  The  Projects  under  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  are  being executed  as  per  provisions  of  Contract  Agreement   signed  for  each project  and  all  the  complaints  received  during  implementation  are dealt  as  per  Contract  Agreement  and  extant  guidelines.  Further, project  implementation  on  National  Highways  often  faces  several challenges  that  affect  the  timely  completion  of  projects,  such  as delays  in  pre-construction  activities,  financial  difficulties  faced  by contractors, force majeure  events, and scarcity of construction materials  etc.  To  overcome  these  challenges  and  expedite  project execution,  the  government  has  undertaken  various  initiatives.  These include  streamlining  and  expediting  the  land  acquisition  process, revamping the Parivesh Portal to facilitate faster forest and environmental clearances, enabling online approval of General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) of ROB/RUB from Railways, and conducting  review  meetings  at  various  levels  with  all  stakeholders, including State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Irregularities in Repair of Assam Agartala Highway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1799 ANSWERED ON 05 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

IRREGULARITIES IN REPAIR OF ASSAM AGARTALA HIGHWAY 1799. SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any complaints of irregularities  in  maintenance/  repair  of  the  dilapidated  condition  of Assam Agartala Highway; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the disciplinary action taken in accordance with guidelines of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) and (b)   Agartala is connected to Assam  by NH-8. Few references and  complaints  in  print  media,  public  grievance  portal,  etc.  were received regarding condition of road and maintenance actions were promptly taken up wherever necessary.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1798 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Water Storage Capacity at Aaji  Dam
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Parshottambhai Rupala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1798

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## WATER STORAGE CAPACITY AT AAJI DAM

## 1798.    SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government in partnership with the State Government of Gujarat to boost the water storage capacity of Aaji Dam?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

The Government of India is implementing the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and  III  with  funding  assistance  from  the  World  Bank  and  the  Asian  Infrastructure  and  Investment  Bank. Under the Scheme, there is a provision for need-based desiltation/undertaking sediment management works for  a  few  pilot  reservoirs  to  restore  the  lost  capacity  to  the  possible  extent.  Gujarat  Water  Resource Department  (WRD)  is  one  of  the  participating  Implementing  Agencies  under  the  DRIP  Phase-II  &  III Scheme. As per Union Cabinet approval for the DRIP Scheme, provision exists for the safety improvement of six dams of Gujarat at the estimated cost of Rs. 400 crore. However,  Aaji Dam has not been proposed for rehabilitation under the Scheme by Gujarat WRD.

WRD, Gujarat has informed that Aaji Dam is currently planned to supply drinking water to Rajkot city.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Tribal Research Institute at Kargil
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Mohmad Haneefa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1792

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 05/12/2024

## TRIBAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT KARGIL

1792. SHRI MOHMAD HANEEFA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a proposal with a DPR for establishment of Tribal Research Institute at Kargil has been submitted to the Ministry and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Ministry has any plan to implement the project any time soon;
- (c) if so, the progress so far on the said proposal; and
- (d) the time by which the proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a) to (d): Yes Sir. Ministry of Tribal Affairs has received a proposal under the centrally sponsored scheme  "Support  to  Tribal  Research  Institutes",  from the Union  Territory  of Ladakh  for  setting  up  of  'Tribal  Research  Institute'  at  Ladakh  University  Campus  at Kargil. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) is administering the scheme 'Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)' to set up new TRIs in the States/Union Territories where TRI does not exist and to strengthen the functioning of existing TRIs so as to carry out its core responsibility towards Research & Documentation, Training & capacity building, promotion of rich tribal heritage etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Flight Operations
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Devesh Chandra Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1789

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  5th December 2024 )

## FLIGHT OPERATIONS

1789.    SHRI DEVESH CHANDRA THAKUR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of airlines including private airlines currently operating in the country;
- (b) the details of policy of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for granting permission to private airlines to operate in the country;
- (c) whether there is any monitoring policy along with DGCA guidelines
- to monitor the operations for private airlines; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a): The list of Scheduled airlines is attached as Annexure.

- (b): Ministry of Civil Aviation grants an initial NOC to any prospective airline operator for undertaking Scheduled / Scheduled Commuter Air Transport Service as per the provisions of Rule 134 and Schedule XI of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.

Based on the initial NOC from Ministry, DGCA grants the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the airline operators after ensuring compliance of all the applicable regulatory requirements.

- (c)  &  (d):  All  the  airline  operators  are  subject  to  continuous monitoring and surveillance from DGCA as per Annual Surveillance Plan which includes the following:

Surveillance Activities (Planned Inspection)

Regulatory Audit (Planned Audit)

Ramp Checks (Planned Inspection) Spot Check (Unplanned Inspection) ******

## List of Scheduled Airlines as on 26.11.2024

| S. No.   | Scheduled Operators                                       |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| 1.       | Air India Ltd. (Air India)                                |
| 2.       | Air India Express Ltd. (Alliance Air)                     |
| 3.       | Alliance Air Aviation Ltd. (Alliance Air)                 |
| 4.       | Blue Dart Aviation Ltd. (Blue Dart) - Cargo               |
| 5.       | Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (Indigo)                         |
| 6.       | Quickjet Cargo Airlines Pvt. Ltd. (Quickjet) - Cargo      |
| 7.       | SNV Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (Akasa Air)                        |
| 8.       | Spice Jet Ltd. (Spice Jet)                                |
|          | Scheduled Commuter Operators                              |
| 9.       | Big Charter Pvt. ltd. (Fly Big)                           |
| 10.      | GSEC Monarch and Deccan Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (IndiaOne AIR) |
| 11.      | Ghodawat Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (STAR AIR)                 |
| 12.      | Just Udo Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (FLY91)                       |

## ANNEXURE
Lok Sabha Question No. 1788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Vehicle Damage due to Faulty Expressways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Mallu Ravi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1788 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## VEHICLE DAMAGE DUE TO FAULTY EXPRESSWAYS

1788.  DR. MALLU RAVI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  conducted  any  thorough investigation  into  the  instances  of  vehicle  damage  due  to  faulty expressway construction and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether there are specific technical flaws identified in the newly built  expressways  that  have  led  to  vehicle  damage  and  if  so  the details thereof;
- (c) whether any action has been taken against officers responsible for the wrong construction of expressways and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Union Government has any plans to address the urgent need  for  improvements  in  expressway  construction  standards  and  if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether there have been reports from vehicle owners regarding the damages incurred due to expressway construction flaws and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  to  (c)      No  specific  investigation  has  been  carried  out  regarding instances  of  vehicle  damage  on  National  Expressways  (NEs)  as  a

result of highway construction. (d)  and  (e)  The  Indian  Roads  Congress  (IRC)  publication  IRC  SP-99: 2023  (Manual  for  Specifications  &  Standards  for  Expressway)  was revised in 2023  inter-alia with incorporation of the State-of-Art practices in the sector. Damages  to  vehicles  on  the  expressways  are  reported  to primarily occur due to over speeding by vehicles, fatigue and unauthorized  parking  of  heavy  vehicles  on  road  side.  Accordingly, NHAI has taken following measures to curb accidents and damages to vehicles: (i) Issuance of online challans through VSDS (Vehicle Speed Detection  System)  placed  on  expressway  in  close  coordination  with State Police in order to curb the over speeding of vehicles; (ii) Removal of unauthorized parking with the help of State Administration; (iii)  Provision of Rest Areas/Way side amenities at regular intervals on the expressway to reduce driver fatigue; (iv)  Provision of adequate signages along the expressway to provide information to the road users; (v) Provision of Traffic Monitoring Camera (TMCS) at every Kilometer for monitoring of the expressway; (vi) Provision of variable message signs to provide road safety related messages and other information to road users; (vii) Regular patrolling of Expressway to remove any potential hazards including road side parking; (viii) Provision of Ambulances at every toll plaza to provide immediate help to accident victims.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Pending Road Over Bridges in Kalaburagi
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri  Radhakrishna

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  pending  Road  over  Bridges  (RoBs)  in  Kalaburagi stating  the  time  since  these  are  pending  including  their  present status/completion timeline/reasons for delay/funds allocated and utilized therein; and
- (b) the steps taken to ensure timely completion of all pending/delayed projects in the region?

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) The work of construction of 4 lane Road over Bridge (ROB) including balance approach work at Wadi (km 40.134 of NH 150) in Kalaburagi District  of  Karnataka  has  been  sanctioned  for  an  amount  of  Rs. 87.64 Crore on 03.12.2024.
- (b) Various steps such as streamlining and expediting land acquisition & forest clearance processes, close coordination with other Stakeholders, revamping of dispute resolution mechanism, frequent review meetings with concessionaires/contractors, State Government  at  various  levels,  etc.  have  been  taken  up  for  timely completion of the NH projects in the region.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1787

## ANSWERED ON 05 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## PENDING ROAD OVER BRIDGES IN KALABURAGI

## 1787. SHRI RADHAKRISHNA :

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1785 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Aviation Park
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Kripanath Mallah, Shri Ananta Nayak, Shri Tapir Gao, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Naba Charan Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1785

(To be answered on the 5 th  December 2024)

## AVIATION PARK

1785.

SHRI TAPIR GAO

SHRI ANANTA NAYAK

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI

SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN

SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (e): The Aviation Park, located within the premises of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was inaugurated on October 17, 2024. The Aviation Park features a display of aircraft models that trace the growth of India's civil aviation sector. These exhibits symbolize the Ministry's commitment to progress and innovation in aviation.

Sustainability has been a core focus in the park's development. Eco-friendly materials like bamboo have been used for shaded seating areas, reflecting a commitment to green construction practices.

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has set up Aviation Park in the premises of the Ministry and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the aims and objectives of the said Aviation Park;
- (c) the manner in which the said initiative would showcase the rich cultural and architectural heritage including the milestones in civil aviation history of
- the country;
- (d)  whether the Government proposes to use sustainable materials and architectural elements representing various regions of the country and contribute to its educational and cultural objectives and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the manner in which the said initiative inspire the future generations of
- aviation enthusiasts?

The  park's  design  incorporates  free-standing  architectural  Columns representing diverse regions of India, celebrating the nation's rich cultural and architectural heritage. A dedicated pathway highlights key milestones in India's  civil  aviation  history,  from  the  early  days  of  flight  to  modern advancements, offering visitors an engaging and educational experience. Combining India's aviation achievements with its cultural and architectural heritage, the park is set to become a landmark destination, inspiring future generations of aviation enthusiasts.

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