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Lok Sabha Question No. 2354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Delay in Disbursal of Incentives under PLISFPI
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2354

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  MARCH, 2025

## DELAY IN DISBURSAL OF INCENTIVES UNDER PLISFPI

## 2354.   SHRI HIBI EDEN

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the disbursal of incentives under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has been delayed since May 2024, despite regular disbursals in other PLI schemes like Pharma, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  will  clarify  that  incentives  for  international  branding  and marketing under PLISFPI have not been disbursed for two consecutive years, despite commitments to support Indian brands in global markets and if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government acknowledges that many MSMEs and startups under PLISFPI have invested internationally for three years without receiving any incentive and if so, the steps are being taken to resolve this issue;
- (d) whether  the  Government  recognizes  that  further  delays  in  disbursing  committed incentives under PLISFPI may negatively impact the investor confidence; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a) to (e): Under Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), the Applicants submit claim for incentive only in the very last week of the closing dated i.e. between 25 th to 31 st December, as 31 st December is last date for submitting claims online. This leaves only 3 months for the claim verification and disbursement. Further, as per GST Act, time till 31 st December is given to submit reconciliation of GST Sales with audited sales. So, Applicant take time to provide the reconciliation. Further, applicants are required to meet key conditions  to  become  eligible  for  incentive  -  CAGR  in  Sales,  Investment  completion  by 31.03.2024 and condition regarding non-usage of imported raw materials in the products. In such cases, release of incentive amount is delayed. On scrutiny of incentive claims filed by the applicants, sometime key documents for the purpose of verification are missing which causes further delay in release of incentive.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Expansion of National Highways in Amritsar
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Gurjeet Singh Aujla

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  a  critical  need  for  improvement,  expansion, maintenance  of  National Highways  (NHs)  and  world class road infrastructure in Amritsar being a strategically important border city, a major trade hub, key religious tourist destination and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  an  elevated airport road till Golden temple and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  key  findings  and  the  steps  that  are  being  taken  to  address poor road conditions, safety concerns and to reduce traffic congestion especially given the high volume of trade, tourism, and local transport in Amritsar;
- (d) whether the Government is planning to construct new expressways,  bypasses  or  elevated  corridors  in  Amritsar  border  to ease transportation bottlenecks and improve logistics for businesses and industry and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps that have been taken to ensure the timely completion of ongoing National Highway projects which are at halt?

## 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. 2351

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  MARCH, 2025

## EXPANSION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN AMRITSAR

2351.   SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a)  to  (d)    Keeping  in  view  importance  of   Amritsar,  the  Government has  taken  several  measures  to  enhance  National  Highway  (NH) connectivity  to  Amritsar.  Some  of  the  important  National  Highway Development  Projects  taken  up  and  under  implementation   in  and around  Amritsar  are  Delhi-Amritsar-Katra  Expressway  including  Spur for Amritsar connectivity, Amritsar Bypass (to facilitate movement of visitors to Attari-Wagah Border), Amritsar-Ramdas corridor NH-354 (to facilitate  tourists  visiting  Kartarpur  Sahib),  Amritsar-Una  Corridor (connecting Amritsar to Anandpur Sahib) and Beas- Batala-Dera Baba Nanak corridor NH-503D (connecting Beas to Kartarpur Sahib Corridor). No proposal for construction of elevated road till Golden Temple is currently under consideration. (e)      Government  is  in  consultation  with  the  State  Government  to provide encumbrance free land for corridors of National importance for its  timely  completion.  The  projects  are  being  reviewed  from  time  to time at all levels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Upgradation of Meerut Airstrip
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

## 2350.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2350

(To be answered on the 13 th  March 2025)

## UPGRADATION OF MEERUT AIRSTRIP

SHRI ARUN GOVIL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade Meerut airstrip and develop it as a full-fledged domestic airport keeping in view long-pending demand of the people to promote Western Uttar Pradesh as a hub of trade, tourism and academic excellence and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any new initiatives are being taken to connect Meerut with air services under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government so far to commence air services from Meerut to Delhi and other major cities?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  :  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  has  prepared  a  phased development plan for Meerut Airport. In the first phase, for operation of 3C type of aircraft under VFR conditions, the State Government of Uttar Pradesh has been requested to acquire 96.14 acres of land and handover to AAI.
- (b)  :  Under  the  UDAN  4.2  round  of  bidding,  RCS  route  'MeerutLucknow-Meerut' has been awarded to M/s Flybig for the operation of RCS flights  with  19-seater  type  of  aircraft.  On  development  and readiness of the airport, Selected Airline Operators (SAOs) is likely to commence operations on the awarded UDAN routes connecting the airport.
- (c) : With the repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, Indian

domestic aviation has been deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service depending on market demand, operational and commercial viabilities and their policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2349 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Expansion of Jharsuguda Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2349 (To be answered on the 13 th  March 2025)

## EXPANSION OF JHARSUGUDA AIRPORT

## 2349. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is considering the expansion of Jharsuguda Airport with a view to catering the growing demand of air travel and its strategic importance as a business hub in the region and if so, the details
- thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  daily  flights  from Jharsuguda Airport to major metro cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam in order to boost connectivity and regional development and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government would consider scheduling two daily flights to Delhi and Bhubaneswar from the said airport due to its significance for trade and commerce and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has proposed any timeline and allocated funds for the infrastructure development and operational expansion of the said airport to meet future air traffic demands and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d): Jharsuguda Airport is an operational airport, owned by Airports Authority of India (AAI), suitable for operations of Code 4C type of aircraft. The upgradation of infrastructure at airports is a continuous process and is undertaken  by  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  and  other  Airport Operators from time to time depending on the passenger demand forecast, operational requirements for safety of aircraft operations and demand from airlines. Development works are taken up in a phased manner, subject to the availability of land, financial viability, and operational needs related to intended aircraft operations.

At present, Jharsuguda Airport is connected with Bengaluru, Mumbai,

Kolkata, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Shamshabad, Lucknow and Raipur. With the repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation was deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate subject to the compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) issued by the Government and flight schedules approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Hence, it is upto the airline operators to introduce air services to / from any airport in the country depending on their operational & commercial viability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Gati Shakti Projects in Punjab
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2348 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  MARCH, 2025

## GATI SHAKTI PROJECTS IN PUNJAB

2348. SMT. HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) the progress of road connectivity projects under PM-Gati Shakti in Punjab;

(b) the number of projects completed in the past two months;

(c) the funds allocated and utilized for these projects; and

(d) the status of expressway projects in Punjab?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  All the National Highways (NHs) development projects including the State of Punjab are planned in line with PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) Principles.

Details of NHs Projects awarded during the last year (2023-24) and the current year for the State of Punjab is as under:

| Year    |   Length |   Cost (Rs in crore) |
|---------|----------|----------------------|
| 2023-24 |       69 |                  404 |

| 2024-25 (till 31.01.2025)   | 79   |
|-----------------------------|------|

- (b) One number of projects has been completed in past two months in the State of Punjab.

(c) Funds are allocated State/UT wise and not project-wise. Details of funds allocated and expenditure incurred for development and maintenance of NHs during the last year (2023-24) and current year for the State of Punjab is as under:

| Year                      | Allocation (Rs in crore)   | Expenditure (Rs in crore)   |
|---------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| 2023-24                   | 12,419                     | 12,419                      |
| 2024-25 (till 31.01.2025) | 6,910                      | 6,545                       |

(d) Expressway projects of about 361 km length have been taken-up in the State of Punjab. Out of which, 31 km length has been completed and  balance  length  of  330  km  is  targeted  for  completion  in  phased manner by April, 2027.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Development of Indigenous Aircraft Manufacturing
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram, Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2347

(To be answered on the 13 th  March 2025)

## DEVELOPMENT OF INDIGENOUS AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING

## 2347. SMT POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any plans to promote and support the development of indigenous aircraft manufacturing in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is true that the indigenous aircraft manufacturing industry is facing major challenges including difficulty in competing with established International aircraft producers; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the manner in which the Government proposes to address such challenges?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) The Government has been encouraging the development of the ecosystem for the manufacturing of aircraft, including regional transport aircraft and associated equipment by public and private enterprises in India. The steps taken by the Government aim to bridge the technological gaps faced by the industry. In order to promote commercial aero-manufacturing under 'Make in India' initiative, a comprehensive National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) was launched in 2016. Further,  in  a  major  boost  to  the  domestic  aircraft  repair,  component manufacturing and MRO industry in 2024, the Government has implemented a uniform rate of 5% IGST that will apply to imports of aircraft parts, components, testing equipments, tools and tool-kits of aircraft, irrespective of their Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) classification subject to specified conditions. This will make the domestic aerospace industry more competitive.
- (b) and (c) Globally, Airbus and Boeing are the two dominant Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who manufacture commercial fixed wing aircraft while other OEMs manufacture regional aircraft. The Governments efforts to promote and facilitate the development and manufacturing of aircraft and associated equipment by public and private enterprises in India have enabled Indian MSMEs to leverage their capabilities in the aero manufacturing space thereby expanding

their footprint in the industry. The global OEMs like Boeing and Airbus together are annually sourcing more than USD 2 billion of aircraft components from MSMEs in India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Mega Food Parks in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:2344

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  MARCH, 2025

## MEGA FOOD PARK IN UTTAR PRADESH

## †2344.  SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

Will the Minister of Food Processing Industries be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Mega Food Parks established across various States, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, during the last six months, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there  is  any  proposal  to  adopt  the  Public-Private  Partnership  (PPP)  model  for operating these Mega Food Parks in some or all States, especially in Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of funds sanctioned, allocated, released and utilised for the establishment of Mega Food Parks during the last three  years, State  and  year-wise  particularly  in  Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a): No Mega Food Park has been sanctioned during last six months in any state as the Mega Food Park scheme has already been discontinued by the Government with effect from 01.04.2021 with provision for committed liabilities for ongoing projects.

(b): No such proposal is under consideration.

(c): No fund has been sanctioned / allocated for establishment of new Mega Food Parks during last three years as the scheme has been discontinued. State-wise allocation of funds is not made under any component schemes of PMKSY including Mega Food Parks scheme. Details of total funds allocated and expenditure incurred under Mega Food Park Scheme during last three years and current year is at Annexure .

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ANNEXURE

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (c)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2344 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  MARCH, 2025 ON MEGA FOOD PARK IN UTTAR PRADESH

(Rs. In Crore)

| Year    |   Funds allocated | Expenditure          |
|---------|-------------------|----------------------|
| 2021-22 |             54.37 | 52.59                |
| 2022-23 |             24.8  | 22.14                |
| 2023-24 |             20.66 | 20.64                |
| 2024-25 |             32.55 | 8.32 (on 28.02.2025) |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2339 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Scheme for First Time Entrepreneurs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2339 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2025

## SCHEME FOR FIRST TIME ENTREPRENEURS

## 2339. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

Will the MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  scheme  proposed  to  be  launched  for  benefitting  first-time  entrepreneurs across the country;
- (b) the manner in which the scheme plan to specifically benefit women entrepreneurs, as well as those from Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) and the criteria for their inclusion in this scheme;
- (c) the eligibility conditions for first-time entrepreneurs to qualify for the term loans under this scheme and the interest rate structure or repayment schedule proposed;
- (d) the  manner in  which the Government plans to ensure the availability of  loans up to Rs. 2 crore to eligible applicants; and
- (e) the  measures  undertaken/proposed  to  be  undertaken  by  the  Government  to  monitor  and evaluate the impact of this scheme on entrepreneurship growth, particularly among underrepresented groups such as women and SC/ST entrepreneurs over the next five years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to  (e): As i nformed by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, the Budget para for FY 2025-26 provides that 'A new scheme will be launched for 5 lakh women, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes first-time entrepreneurs. This will provide term loans up to ₹2.00 crore during next 5 years. The Scheme will incorporate lessons from successful Stand Up India scheme. Online capacity building for entrepreneurship and managerial skills will also be organized .'

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Yashasvini Initiative
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Smt. Himadri Singh, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2329 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2025

## YASHASVINI INITIATIVE

## 2329.  SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

SHRI TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT: SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA: SMT. HIMADRI  SINGH: MS KANGNA RANAUT: SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

the steps being taken to increase awareness and accessibility of the Yashasvini initiative in TierII and Tier-III town, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

Yashasvini  is  an  initiative  of  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  having  an  objective towards  increasing  awareness  of  various  Schemes  of  the  Ministry  among  women  entrepreneurs.  It promotes  formalization  by  registration  on  Udyam/Udyam  assist  portals  for  Women  entrepreneurs  to enable  them  access  various  Schemes  of  the  Ministry.  Yashasvini  Campaigns  focuses  on  Tier-II  and Tier-III Cities/Towns. Yashasvini aims to provide continuum of support on access to credit, access to market, technology, capacity building and mentorship. Since its inaugural event in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 19 th July 2024, registration of more than five Lakhs women on Udyam/Udyam Assist portals have been achieved.  Yashasvini  campaigns  have  also  been  organized  in  Ranchi,  Jharkhand,  Agartala,  Tripura, Guwahati, Assam, Moga, Punjab and Kolkata, West Bengal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2327 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-13
Subject: Roof Collapse at Delhi Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2327

(To be answered on the 13 th  March 2025)

## ROOF COLLAPSE AT DELHI AIRPORT

## 2327. SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi collapsed on June 28, 2024 due to heavy rainfall resulting in one fatality and injuries to several individuals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of reports/investigations conducted in this regard;
- (c) the measures taken by the Government to ensure that such incidents would
- not occur at any airport of the country in the future;
- (d) the details of any compensation provided to the victims and their families; and
- (e) whether the Government has fixed any responsibility and accountability in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): During heavy rain, forecourt canopy collapsed at Terminal 1D of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi on 28.06.2024, resulting in one fatality and injuries to nine individuals.
- (b): Following the incident, this Ministry constituted a High-Level Expert Committee comprising Structural Engineers from IIT Delhi to assess the
- incident and the report has been submitted by IIT Delhi.
- (c): All the Airport Operators have been directed to carry out a thorough evaluation of all civil, electrical and technical aspects of the building including the design, specifications and workmanship of the roof sheeting structure before  the  onset  of  monsoon  every  year.  Additionally,  all  the  Airport Operators were directed to carry out a Third Party Audit of structural stability of Airport buildings and associated infrastructures through a reputed

Government Institution/ Body such as IITs, NITs, CBRI, EIL etc. A workshop cum hand holding session was conducted with the airport operators on 28.01.2025 on "Structural Stability of Airport Buildings and Associated Infrastructure" in collaboration with the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI). (d): A compensation of Rs.20 lakh has been provided to the family of the deceased and Rs.3 lakh each to the injured by DIAL. Management and Development Agreement (OMDA) signed between Airports finance, management and keeping the airport in good repair and operating condition has been assigned to the Joint Venture Company i.e. DIAL. DIAL

(e): Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) is governed by the Operation, Authority of India (AAI) and DIAL, whereby the functioning operations, maintenance, development, design, construction, upgradation, modernisation, has furnished inputs on the findings of the investigation report of IIT Delhi. The response of DIAL is under examination by Airports Authority of India.

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