Lok Sabha Question No. 2270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-10
Subject: New Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH, RAJENDRA AGRAWAL, JAY PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV, Dr. BHOLA SINGH, PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA, RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA ' UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2270 (To be answered on the March 2016)

## NEW AIRPORTS

2270.

SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH

SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

DR BHOLA SINGH

SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION ````

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be pleased to state:-

- () whether any vision document/blueprint has been prepared/being prepared by the Government for setting Up new domestic and international airports or for the expansion of the services of existing airports in the country;
- (c) the details of proposals received from various State Governments for setting up %f "ewimodernizationlexpansion 0f existing airports during the above period, State/UT-wise indicating the current status of each project; (d) whether certain airport projects in the country are running behind schedule resulting in cost overrun; and
- (b) if s0, the details thereof including the required financial projection in this regard indicating physical progress made So far thereon during the last three years and the current year, year and State/UT wise including for the State of Uttar Pradesh;
- (e) if s0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the corrective measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) & (b): Madam: Government % India (Gol) has formulated a policy namely, Greenfield Airport 2008 for setting up of new domestic and international Airports across the country by Government or private entities As per this the promoter seeking to develop an airport has to submit the proposal to the Central Government for consideration by the Steering Yes; Policy, Policy,

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by the Steering Committee/competent authority for grant of 'in principle approval, after have completed all necessary formalities of obtaining prefeasibility study report; site clearance; clearances from regulatory agencies; etc. Gol has S0 far granted 'in-principle' approval for setting up of 15 Greenfield airports: The present status is at Annexure-I. they

(d) & (e): The timeline for construction of airport projects depends upon many factors such as land acquisition, availability of mandatory clearances; financial closure, etc, by the individual operator. Necessary action for approval from various departments, project development, including financing of the airport project is taken by the respective airport promoter:

(c): Expansion of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken in a phased manner based on the improvement in service levels, conveniences desired; operational requirement; traffic triggers, availability of land, viability etc. Works   undertaken by the Airports A uthority of India towards upgradation and expension of airports during the last three years is at Annexure-II:

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## Present status of Greenfield Airports\_where In principle'\_approval has been accorded

| Sr: No.   | Name of the Project/ Date of Receipt of proposal   | Name of the Promoters                                                                                 | Current Status                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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| 1         | Airport; Goa Mopa                                  | State Government                                                                                      | Government of India (Gol) granted "in-principle"' approval to Government of Goa for setting up of Greenfield airport at in Goa through Public Private Partnership (PPP) in March; 2000. The State   Government has completed the Request   for Qualification RFP has been issued. Mopa                                                                                                                     |
| 2         | Navi Mumbai International airport, Maharashtra     | & Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO) (State Govt: of Maharashtra) City | approval to Government of Maharashtra (GoM) for setting up of Greenfield airport at Navi Mumbai   airport  through Public Private Partnership (PPP) in The State Government appointed City &  Industries   Development   Corporation (CIDCO) as nodal agency for development of this Greenfield airport: The CIDCO has completed the RFQ May,                                                              |
| 3_        | Sindhudurg Airport; Maharashtra                    | Maharashtra' Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) (State Govt: of Maharashtra)                   | stage: Gol granted In principle 'approval to Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC); a State Govt: of Maharashtra   entity for setting up of a Greenfield domestic  airport at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra in Sept: 2008. A SPV namely IRB Sindhudurg Pvt. Ltd (ISAPL) was   created  for the project  development and operations. The construction work has already been commenced:          |
| 4.        | Bijapur Airport; Karnataka                         | State Government of Karnataka                                                                         | Gol   granted in-principle approval to Government of Karnataka   (GoK) for   setting  up of  domestic Greenfield airport at Bijapur in June 2008. Project   Development Agreement (PDA) entered into between the State Govt and a Private Party was terminated due to unviability of the project and dispute among the developers. GoK and AAI are in talks for implementation of the project through AAI: |
| 5_        | Gulbarga Airport;, Karnataka                       | State Government of Karnataka                                                                         | Govt. of India granted in-principal' approval to Govt: of Karnataka (GoK) for establishment of a Greenfield domestic airport at Gulbarga in June, 2008. GoK signed the Project Development Agreement (PDA) with the developer: However; the PDA went into rough weather and has been terminated. GoK and AAI are in talks for implementation of the _project through AAI                                   |
| 6_        | Hassan Airport,                                    | State Government of Karnataka                                                                         | Gol granted in-principal approval to GoK for establishment of a Greenfield domestic airport at Hassan in 2008. PDA has_been signed with_the_developer and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |

|     | Karnataka                                   |                                                 | the developer has prepared Detailed Project Report. However;  the   development   work has  not  started as the developer is for providing the whole area of land (i.e. 761 acres)   required for the   project: The Stale Government has handed over 536 acres of the land: GoK and AAL are in talks for constructing phase I of the project on the_presently_ available land:. asking                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| 7   | Shimoga Airport, Karnataka ' .              | State Government of Karnataka                   | Govt, of India granted in-principle approval to GoK in June, 2008. PDA has been  signed with the developer by GoK However, the developer requested for an exit from the   project   citing reasons of   economic   non-feasibility. Accordingly, the State Government has   terminated the PDA. GoK and AAI are in talks for implementation of the project through AAI                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 8_  | Kannur International Airport, Kerala  . .   | Ms   KINFRA (A nodal agency of Govt. of Kerala) | Gol  granted in   principle?  approval to Government of Kerala in   Jenuary; 2008. Governmenlt of Kerala has appointed Ms Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) as nodal agency for development   of the   airport A "Special  Purpose   Vehicle (SPV) namely Ms Kannur International Airport  Limited (KIAL) has   been  formed for the implementation of the project. Test landing successfully completed on 29.02.2016                                                                                                                                     |
| 9   | Durgapur International Airport, West Bengal | Mls Bengal Aerotropolis Project Limited (BAPL)  | Gol granted in-principle' approval to Mls Bengal Aerotropolis Project Ltd (BAPL) for   setting up of a domestic Greenfield airport al Durgapur in Dec , 2008. The construction work has been completed and the commercial operations have been commenced on 18th 2015, with an Air   India ATR-42  flight   connecting this   Airport to Kolkata May,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 10. | Datia   Airport, Gwalior; Madhya Pradesh    | Mls Gwalior Agriculture Company Limited         | Gol   granted in-principle approval to Mis Gwalior Agriculture Company Limited for setting up of Greenfield airport at Dabra Datia, Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh in Dec-, 2008. After of in-principle' approval, there is litigation issues involved regarding land acquisition for the project: The  matter is  pending  before Hon'ble Supreme Court: The Steering Committee, in its 20th meeting held on 05.05.2015, has the in  principle approval of the project in abeyance till the land issues are fully resolved and the land is available to move ahead with the project grant put |
| 11. | Pakyong airport; Sikkim                     | Airports Authority of India                     | Gol granted approval to Airports Authority of India (AAT) for setting up of a Greenfield airport at Pakyong in Sikkim in October; 2008. AAI has   already   started construction work: Present progress of airfield pavement work is 85.5% and terminal building work is.24%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|     | Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh                 | Govt: of Uttar Pradesh                          | Gol granted in principle? approval to State Govt. of Uttar Pradesh for setling up of Greenfield aiport at Kushinagar 2010. The   preliminary   estimated  total cost   for developing_the minimum_specification of_the_proposed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |

|    |                                                                      | .                                                                             | international   airport   development works   out to Rs: 354 crores. Central   government has   provided  support of Rs 70.93 crores (20% of the project cost) under Viability Funding Scheme. The Department of Tourism, Govt  ofUP had invited applications   from  perspective   developers   for developing the airport in PPP mode. However; the project could not attract the interests of developers: Gap   |
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| 13 | Karaikal in Pudducherry                                              | Karaikal Airport Private Limited                                              | Gol granted 'in principle' approval to Ms Karaikal Airport Pvt. Ltd. for setting up of Greenfield International airport at Karaikal in Puducherry: On account of the non- viability of the airport developer had requested MoCA to the status of the project into a low cost airport project region change                                                                                                         |
| 14 | Shirdi in Ahmednagar. District; Maharashtra-                         | Maharashtra Airport Development Corporation Ltd_ (State Govt. of Maharashtra) | GoI granted 'in principle' approval to Maharashtra Airport Development Corporation Ltd. (MADC), a State Govt. of Maharashtra for setting up of a Greenfield airport at Shirdi in 2011.Construction work has already been started by MADC. : entity May                                                                                                                                                             |
| 15 | Dholera Ahmedabad; Gujarat; Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board | Dholera International Airport   Company (DIACL)                               | Gol granted in principle' approval to Dholera International Airport Company Ltd. (DIACL) for setting up of a Greenfield  airport at the site near Navagam  Village under 'public use vide certificate dated 27.01.2016.                                                                                                                                                                                            |

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| No.   | Name of work                                                                       | Amount (Rs: In Crore)   | Status         |
|-------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------|
|       | Northern Region                                                                    |                         |                |
| 1     | LUCKNOW                                                                            |                         |                |
|       | Construction of new International Terminal building_                               | 129.38                  | Completed      |
| 2     | BIKANER                                                                            |                         |                |
|       | Construction of terminal building Apron & car park                                 | 15                      | Completed      |
| 3     | BHATTINDA                                                                          |                         |                |
|       | Construction Of terminal building                                                  | 237                     | Completed      |
| 4     | CHANDIGARH                                                                         |                         |                |
|       | Development of new International Airport at Chandigarh(Mchali side)                | 452.00                  | Completed      |
| 5     | JAISELMER                                                                          |                         |                |
|       | Construction of New Civil Enclave including Terminal Building                      | 81.00'                  | Completed      |
| 6     | KHAJURAHO                                                                          |                         |                |
|       | Construction 0f New integrated Terminal Building                                   | 75                      | Completed      |
| 7     | JAMMU                                                                              |                         | Work in        |
|       | Expansion & Modification oF Terminal Building at Jammu Airport                     | 75                      | progress (WIP) |
| 8     | AJMER (KISHANGARH)                                                                 |                         |                |
|       | Development of Airport at Ajmer (Kishangarh) in Rajasthan                          | 160.05                  | WIP            |
|       | Eastern Region                                                                     |                         |                |
| 1     | BHUBNESHWAR                                                                        |                         |                |
|       | Construction of New Terminal Building and associate work                           | 145.54                  | Completed      |
| 2     | KOLKATA                                                                            |                         |                |
|       | Construction of   Integrated Passenger Terminal Building at NSCBL Airport; Kolkata | 2325                    | Completed      |
| 3     | RANCHI                                                                             |                         |                |
|       | Construction of New Terminal Building and associate work                           | 137.79                  | Completed      |
| 4     | RAIPUR                                                                             | 135.72                  | Completed      |
|       | Construction of New Terminal Building                                              | 309.46                  | WIP            |
| 5     | PAKYONG                                                                            |                         |                |
|       | Construction of new airport at Pakyong sikkim                                      |                         |                |
|       | PORTBLAIR                                                                          |                         |                |
|       | Construction of New Integrated Terminal building                                   | 373.00                  | WIP            |

|    | North Eastern Reglon                                                                                                                           |        |           |
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| 1  | TEZU                                                                                                                                           |        |           |
|    | Operationalization upgradation of Tezu Airport; Arunachal Pradesh                                                                              | 79.00  | WIP       |
|    | Western Region                                                                                                                                 |        |           |
| 1  | GOA                                                                                                                                            |        |           |
|    | Construction Of New Integrated Terminal Building                                                                                               | 330    | Completed |
| 2  | GONDIA                                                                                                                                         |        |           |
|    | Construction of Second Module Of Passenger Lounge                                                                                              | 12.41  | Completed |
| 3  | JALGAON                                                                                                                                        |        |           |
|    | Development ofJalgaon Airport                                                                                                                  | 61.00  | Completed |
| 4  | VADODARA                                                                                                                                       |        |           |
|    | Construction of New Expandable Module Integrated Terminal Building at Vadodara Airport                                                         | 115.97 | WIP       |
|    | Southern Region                                                                                                                                |        |           |
| 1  | CUDDAPAH                                                                                                                                       |        |           |
|    | c/o New Prefebricatd Terminal Building; Fire Station, Contro] Tower and Ailied works at Cuddapah Airport                                       | 12.81  | Completed |
| 2  | CHENNAI                                                                                                                                        |        |           |
|    | Development of Kamraj Domestic Airport Expansion of existing Anna Int: Trml and face of existing terminals at Chennai Airport Chennai lisfting | 2025   | Completed |
| 3  | PUDUCHERRY                                                                                                                                     |        |           |
|    | c/o Passenger Terminal Building Substation at Puducherry Airport                                                                               | 18.43  | Completed |
| 4  | TIRUPATI                                                                                                                                       |        |           |
|    | Balance work of Construction of New Integrated Terminal Building at Tirupati Airport                                                           | 161    | Completed |
| 5  | BELGAUM                                                                                                                                        |        |           |
|    | Development of Belgaum Airport                                                                                                                 | 141.87 | WIP       |
| 6  | CALICUT                                                                                                                                        |        |           |
|    | Construction of New arrival hall for ITB at Calicut Airport                                                                                    | 176.2  | WIP       |
|    | HUBLI                                                                                                                                          |        |           |
|    | Development of Hubli Airport                                                                                                                   | 141.44 |           |
|    | WIP- Work in progress                                                                                                                          |        |           |