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Lok Sabha Question No. 1710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Effect of Open Sky Policy
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Malvinder Singh Kang

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1710 (To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## EFFECT OF OPEN SKY POLICY

## 1710. SHRI MALVINDER SINGH KANG

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that 'open sky' policy adopted by the Government is putting adverse effect upon tourism sector in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government propose to reconsider the said policy and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps proposed to be taken for minimizing its impact on tourism sector?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) Open Sky Agreements enable the enhancement of the air connectivity between two countries. They help the designated carriers of both the countries to mount unlimited operations subject to the availability of slots at respective airports. These agreements provide the opportunity to the Indian carriers as well as carriers of foreign countries to ramp up operation between India and the respective countries leading to enhanced air connectivity, which provides a conducive environment for growth of the tourism sector.

(b) to (d) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1708 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Market Linkages of Tribal Cooperatives
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava, Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- †1708

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 01/0/.2024

## MARKET LINKAGES OF TRIBAL COOPERATIVES

†1708. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA: SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen the supply chain and market linkages of the Tribal Cooperatives; and
- (b) the major achievements made in view of the said steps taken?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a) & (b): The Ministry of Tribal Affairs through its agency namely Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development  Federation  of  India  (TRIFED)  is  implementing  the  scheme  'Pradhan  Mantri Janjatiya  Vikas  Mission'  (PMJVM)  wherein  TRIFED  provides  backward  linkages  through empanelment of tribal artisans / suppliers for procurement of their tribal products and forward linkages  through  sale  of  their  products  in  the  market  through  its  ' Tribes  India '  outlets  and  ecommerce  portal  ' tribesindia.com '  apart  from  other  e-marketing  channels  like  Amazon.com, Flipkart.com,  Paytm,  Snapdeal.com  and  GeM.  The  details  of  procurement  and  sale  made  by TRIFED during the last three years are given below:

|   Sl. No. | Year      |   Procurement (Rs in Lakhs) |   Sale (Rs in Lakhs) |
|-----------|-----------|-----------------------------|----------------------|
|         1 | 2021-2022 |                     2900.33 |              4342.32 |
|         2 | 2022-2023 |                     1520.31 |              3574.09 |
|         3 | 2023-2024 |                     1804.16 |              3607.22 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Changes in Alignment of Anantpur Highway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Byreddy Shabari

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has observed the change in original alignment of  proposed  Amaravathi  to  Anantapur  highway  through  Nandyal  during  the last five years, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether  the  Government  has  observed  that  such  a  diversion  of  the original proposed road excludes unconnected regions of Nandyal and Rayal Seema region from the development map and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to restore the original alignment; (c) the details of funds sanctioned for the same; (d) whether any works of the proposed Greenfield highway has started and if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether  Government  has  observed  that  there  are  still  no  adequate national highways connecting the Rayal Seema region and if so, the details thereof; and the  details  of  steps  taken  to  improve  road  infrastructure  in  Rayal
- (f) Seema and Nandyal?

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. 1705 ANSWERED ON 1 ST  AUGUST, 2024

## CHANGES IN ALIGNMENT OF ANANTPUR HIGHWAY

1705.   DR. BYREDDY SHABARI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a)  to  (d)  The  State  Govt  of  Andhra  Pradesh  had  proposed  development  of Anantpur-Amaravathi  section  of  NH-544F  under  Grand  Challenge  scheme under Bharatmala Pariyojna with contribution of 50% cost of Land Acquisition (LA) by the State Government. However, the State Government did not fulfill the condition and sought waiver of the cost of LA.  Therefore, the project was not taken up. (e) and (f)  The Rayal Seema  Region  of  Andhra  Pradesh  is adequately connected  by  means  of  30  numbers  of  National  Highways  having  an aggregate length of 3,845 km. The development of highway infrastructure is a  continuous  process  and  the  highway  projects  are  taken  up  based  on traffic,  techno-economic  feasibility,  availability  of  resources,  and  inter  se priority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Routes under RCS-UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri B Y Raghavendra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1704 (To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## ROUTES UNDER RCS-UDAN SCHEME

## 1704. SHRI B Y RAGHAVENDRA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of routes approved for operation under RCS-UDAN scheme from the Shimogga airport;
- (b) the details of routes being operated from Shimogga airport under the said Scheme; and
- (c) the details of remaining routes to be operated and the time by which these are likely to be operated?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) : Routes connecting Shivamogga to five destinations, namely, New Goa (MoPA), Tirupati, Hyderabad, Delhi and Chennai have been awarded for operation  under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN.

(b) : RCS routes connecting Shivamogga to New Goa (MoPA), Tirupati and Hyderabad are in operation since 21.11.2023  by Star Air with 76-seater type of aircraft.

(c)  : The  routes connecting Shivamogga to Delhi, Hyderabad   and Chennai have been awarded to Spicejet but the Airline has not started the operations due to shortage of aircraft.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Financial Assistance for MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Jugal Kishore, Shri Janardan Mishra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1700 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2024

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MSMEs

1700.                    SHRI JUGAL KISHORE :

SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA :

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

- (a) the steps taken to facilitate loans for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and ease the procedures involved in getting the loans; and
- (b) the  status  of  the  Trade  Receivables  Discounting  System  (TReDS)  to  improve  the  access  to financial assistance for MSMEs?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): The Government has taken a number of steps to facilitate the loans for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and ease the procedure involved in getting the loans. Some of these steps are as follows :

- (i) Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, for which Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises provides guarantee to its Member Lending Institutions (MLIs), for the credit extended by them to Micro and Small Enterprises.
- (ii) Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  which  is  a  major  creditlinked subsidy programme.
- (iii) Launch  of  Udyam  Assist  Platform  (UAP)  to  bring  the  Informal  Micro  Enterprises  (IMEs) under the formal ambit for availing the benefit under Priority Sector Lending.
- (iv) PM Vishwakarma Scheme provides credit support to artisans and craftspeople in the 18 trades covered.
- (v) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for loans up to Rs. 10 lakh.
- (vi) Stand-Up India (SUI) Scheme to facilitates loans from Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) of  value  between  Rs.  10  lakh  and  Rs.  1  crore,  to  at  least  one  Scheduled  Caste  (SC)  or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and one Women borrower per bank branch.

To ease the procedures involved in getting loan, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is used. This is a technology system that promotes interoperability, openness and inclusion to deliver vital public and private services, including access to credit. Udyamimitra Portal and Psbloanin59minutes provide ease of access to credit for MSMEs.

Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is a platform for financing/discounting of trade receivables  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises. On  these  platforms,  the  financing  of  Factoring Units (FUs) helps in improving the access to finance by MSMEs. As informed by SIDBI, as on May, 2024, four digital platforms have been authorized to carry TReDS operations in the country. There are more than 5,000 buyers and over 53 Banks/13 NBFC registered as financers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Air Connectivity in Odisha
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1697 (To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## AIR CONNECTIVITY IN ODISHA

## 1697. SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of places available for air connectivity in the country including Odisha at present;
- (b)  whether  the  Government proposes to formulate any scheme in the forthcoming period to establish new route for providing air connectivity in Odisha and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Kandhamal constituency is included under the scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the number of functional airports/runways constructed after the year 2014?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) : There are 157 operational airports in the country. As per the Summer Schedule 2024, scheduled air services are available to/from 125 airports in the country which include 05 airports in Odisha.
- (b) & (c) : Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik (RCSUDAN) seeks to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country. RCS-UDAN is a demand-driven scheme wherein where bidding rounds are conducted from time to time to cover more destinations/stations and routes. Based on their assessment of demand on particular routes, interested airlines submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN. Seven airstrips in Odisha have been identified for development and operationalisation of RCS flights namely Jeypore, Utkela, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Amarda, Rangeilunda and Rairangpur, of which Jeypore, Utkela, Jharsuguda and Rourkela have been operationalised.

Kandhamal Airstrip is not at present available in the list of unserved airstrips under the Scheme. (d)  :12  Greenfield  Airports  have  been  constructed  since  2014.  48

airports/airstrips  have  been  constructed  by  AAI  since  2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1696 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: National Highways in Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1696

ANSWERED ON 1 ST  AUGUST, 2024

## NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

1696. DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  National  Highways  (NHs)  in  Himachal Pradesh and their operational status thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  given  in-principle  approval  for construction  of  new  NHs  in  Himachal  Pradesh  during  the  last  ten years and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the progress made in this regard and the time by which the said works are likely to be started;
- (d)  the  details  of  the  names  of  the  proposed  highways  along  with their length; and
- (e)  the  details  of  the  estimated  expenditure  incurred  on  these projects and the time by which these are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)   There are 19 National Highways (NHs) having total length of 2,607 km  in  the  State  of  Himachal  Pradesh  and  NHs  are  being  maintained  in traffic worthy condition. As the National Highways (NHs) in the State of Himachal Pradesh substantially pass through mountainous/steep terrain,  damages  occur  to  the  NHs  during  monsoon  period  due  to landslides,  breaches  in  bridge approaches,  etc.   The  same  are promptly attended to ensure traffic worthiness of NHs.

(b)  No, Sir. Ministry keeps on receiving proposals from various State Governments/Union  Territories  (UTs),  including  from  the  State Government  of  Himachal  Pradesh  for  declaration/upgradation  of State  roads  as  new  NHs.   The  Ministry  considers  declaration  of some State roads as NHs from time to time based on the fulfillment of the criteria for declaration of NHs, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of resources.

(c) to (e)  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1695 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Operational Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Ravindra Dattaram Waikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1695

(To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## OPERATIONAL AIRPORTS

## 1695. SHRI RAVINDRA DATTARAM WAIKAR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that the airports constructed in various parts of the country involving heavy investment have not become fully operational yet and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that there are many airports in various districts of the country including Maharashtra from where not a single flight is taking off even today and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) whether it is also true these airports couldn't be operationalised despite launch of UDAN Scheme for the purpose and if so, the reasons therefor, Statewise; and
- (d) the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) & (b) No airport, constructed with heavy investment by AAI, is nonoperational.

(c) & (d) Regional Connectivity Scheme- Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (RCSUDAN) has been launched by the Government to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country. RCSUDAN is a demand driven scheme wherein Airline Operators assess the feasibility of operations on a particular route and bid from time to time. Revival / up-gradation of unserved and underserved airports is undertaken upon its identification through valid bid and award to the Selected Airline Operator (SAO). Till date, 85 airports including 13 Heliports and 2 water aerodromes have been operationalised under the UDAN scheme.

With repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation has been totally deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate with the compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) issued by Government and further approval of schedule from DGCA. Hence, it is up to the airline operator to consider the introduction of air services to/from any city in the country depending on their operational & commercial viabilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel, Shri Miteshbhai Rameshbhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1694 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2024

## PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES

1694.

SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI PATEL: SHRI MITESH PATEL BAKABHAI:

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

- (a) the significance of Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs);
- (b) the  manner  in  which  it  impacts  procurement  from  MSEs  by  Central  Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs); and
- (c) the details of  total procurement from MSEs by Central Ministries/Departments/CPSEs?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): With  the  objective  of  promoting  the  growth  and  development  of  MSMEs  by improving their  market  access  and  linkages  and  providing  an  assured  market,  the  Ministry  of MSME  notified  the  implementation  of  the  Public  Procurement  Policy  for  Micro  and  Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order from 1 st April, 2012.  The Policy is notified under the  MSMED Act 2006. The Policy was made mandatory from 1st April 2015. The amended policy mandates 25% annual  procurement  from  MSEs  by  Central  Ministries/  Departments/  Central  Public  Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), including 4% from MSEs owned by SC/ST and 3% from MSEs owned by Women entrepreneurs.

- (c): The total procurement by Central Ministries/ Departments/CPSEs from MSEs during the financial year 2023-24 is Rs. 82,630.38 crores (36.06%).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1693 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Status of PM-eBus Sewa Scheme in Visakhapatnam
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1693 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 01, 2024

## STATUS OF PM - EBUS SEWA SCHEME IN VISHKHAPATNAM

## NO. 1693.   SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- a) the details of the electric buses sanctioned for Visakhapatnam under  the  PM-eBus  Sewa  Scheme,  including  their  capacity  and specific routes designated for operation;
- b) the  details  of  funds  allocated  and  disbursed  for  the  PM  -  eBus Sewa Scheme in Visakhapatnam;
- c) the current status of operationalization of the sanctioned electric  buses  in  Visakhapatnam  along  with  the  details  of  fund utilization  for  procurement,  infrastructure    development  and operational expenses;
- d) the details of the challenges or delays encountered in deploying the sanctioned electric buses in Visakhapatnam along with the reasons for these delays; and
- e) the  details  of  the  plans  for  additional  buses  or  expansion  of routes  under  the  PM  -  eBus  Sewa  scheme  in  Visakhapatnam, including  future  projections  and  strategies  aimed  at  enhancing public transport services?

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF SATE IN THE (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a)  to  (e):  Vishakhapatnam  is  eligible  for  central  assistance  for deployment of 100 e-buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Under the scheme, eligible cities are required to submit formal proposal  for  demand  of  buses.  No  formal  proposal  has  been submitted by State Government of Andhra Pradesh for participation under the Bus Scheme so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Flying Training Organisation in Jharkhand
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Vijay Kumar Hansdak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1691 (To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## FLYING TRAINING ORGANISATION IN JHARKHAND

## 1691. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government/DGCA proposes to establish the Flying Training Organisation and Gliding Training Organisation in the State of Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken for approval of FTO/GTO establishment thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons for delay therefor and the time by which such approval is likely to be given; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  fixed  the  accountability  of  person
- responsible  for  the  delay  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d) Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approves Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) as per laid down rules and regulations, following a five-phase certification process. On the basis of these regulations, the interested organization/individual applies to DGCA for setting up of a new FTO.

DGCA has received an application in April 2023 from Jharkhand Flying Institute for setting up of a new FTO and the FTO is currently under Phase-3 of certification process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: New Airport in Maharashtra
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1689 (To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## NEW AIRPORT IN MAHARASHTRA

## 1689. SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) the details of operational airports in Maharashtra;
- (b) whether the Government of Maharashtra has sent a proposal to start new airports in Maharashtra; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Union  Government thereto?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a):  There are 14 operational airports in Maharashtra at Aurangabad, Gondia, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Shirdi, Sindhudurg, Akola, Jalgaon, Juhu, Nanded and Solapur.
- (b) & (c):  In July, 2017, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has granted "InPrinciple" approval to City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO), Government of Maharashtra (GoM), for development  of  Greenfield  International  Airport  at  Navi  Mumbai, Maharashtra.  The  Probable  Date  of  Completion  of  the  project  is  by
- December,  2024.

Further,  in August, 2023, MoCA has received a request from Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for reinstating  the 'Site Clearance', granted earlier by MoCA in May, 2018, for development of a greenfield airport at Purandar, Pune. This request/proposal was sent to Airports Authority of India (AAI), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) for their observations. The observations received from AAI & DGCA alongwith NoC conveyed by MoD have been sent to MADC for their comments and compliance.

be pleased to state:-

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