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Lok Sabha Question No. 2100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Railway Projects
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2100 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## RAILWAY PROJECTS

## 2100. SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways have taken any step for timely  completion  of Manmad-Malegaon-Dhule-Nardana-Indore and Nasik-Pune, Nasik-Surat rail route projects in district of Nasik;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;  and
- (c) the time by which these are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  &  (b):    A  Reconnaissance  Engineering-cum-Traffic  Survey  for  IndoreManmad  (339  km)  new  line  was  completed  in  2007-08  and  updated  in 2011-12.  As per the survey report, the cost of the project was assessed as ` 2257 crore with a Rate of Return 9.53%.  The project could not be taken forward as the condition put forth  by Niti Aayog of cost sharing was not complied by the State Governments of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Survey for Pune-Nasik (265 km) new line was completed in 2009-10 and  cost  of  the  work  assessed  as ` 1899  crore  with  Rate  of  Return  of 4.11%.  The project could not be sanctioned because of huge throwforward of ongoing projects and its unremunerative nature, and limited availability of funds for new lines.

To reassess the techno-economic feasibility, fresh surveys for these two lines were announced in Budget 2015-16 and have been taken up.

As regards Nasik-Surat (237 km) new line, survey has been taken up.

(c): Survey requires interaction with various departments of State Government, District Administration, trade & industries, etc. for assessment  of  traffic  projection.  It  also  involves  preparation  of  plan, drawing, calculation of cost, rate of return etc.  Since this is an extensive exercise,  hence,  no  time  frame  has  been  fixed  for  completion  of  the surveys.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Refund of Premium and Tatkal Tickets
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT, RITI PATHAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2099 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## REFUND OF PREMIUM AND TATKAL TICKETS

†2099.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT: SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  have  reviewed  the  guidelines  related  to the Tatkal Tickets and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is a fact that the reservations under this scheme can be obtained four months in advance against the payment of a premium ticket;
- (c) if so, the rationale for such provisions under the said scheme;
- (d) the steps taken/being taken  to ensure  that the seats are available to passengers travelling in emergency; and
- (e) whether the Railways propose to refund the amount of cancellation  of  premium  and  tatkal  tickets  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) Instructions  have  been  issued  that  in  case  of  tickets  booked under Tatkal scheme, the condition of carrying same original proof of

identity as indicated on the ticket should be modified and it should be made at par with that applicable to e-tickets. Hence any one of the passengers booked on the Tatkal ticket has to produce any one of the original prescribed proof of identity during journey failing which all the passengers will be treated as travelling without ticket. This provision shall be made applicable latest by 01.09.2015. (b) No, Madam.  Reservation under Tatkal scheme  as  well as premium Tatkal opens at 1000 hours and 1100 hours on the previous day  of journey from  train originating station, for air-conditioned classes and non air-conditioned classes respectively. (c) Does not arise.

(d) Those passengers who have to plan their journey at short notice or  in  case  of  emergency,  can  book  tickets  under  Tatkal  scheme  of reservation through computerised Passenger  Reservation  System (PRS) counters as well as internet on first come first served basis.

(e) No decision has been taken to grant refund on cancellation of confirmed  Tatkal/  Premium  Tatkal  tickets,  except  in  case  of  certain special  circumstances  like  late  running  of  train  by  more  than  three hours, non-attachment of coach, etc.  This provision has been kept to keep a check on misuse of Tatkal scheme. However, modification of provisions  of  the  reservation  schemes,  based  on  feedback  is  a continuous and ongoing process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Training by INSDAG
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: CHARANJEET SINGH RORI

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2097**

FOR ANSWER ON 03/08/2015

**TRAINING BY INSDAG**

2097.	SHRI CHARANJEET SINGH RORI:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government is providing training through Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG) to local engineers and conducting steel campaign in rural areas for the benefits of steel usage and to promote best practices using reinforcement bars;

(b)	if so, whether such training has been conducted in limited centres only in 29 rural locations covering 6 States only;

(c)	if so, the details thereof and the reason for selecting few rural areas; and

(d)	the details of funds spent by the Government in this regard during each of the last three years?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE STRY OF	        (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

STEEL AND MINES

(a)to(c): Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG)  promotes steel consumption in rural areas by various ways and means. Apart from propagating newer areas / ways of steel usages, INSDAG also focuses on improving the current practices of various steel based constructions in rural areas. Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) construction is a predominant construction methodology being followed in most of the areas across the country where steel in the form of reinforcement bars is used.  In order to improve the quality of such construction where mostly semi-skilled or unskilled labourers are working, INSDAG has developed a   training module for masons containing the following to make them aware of some of the best practices as per the latest standards;

- Earthquake Resistant ductile detailing
- Good Construction practices at site
- Good safety practices during cutting, bending, binding, storage, etc.
- Recognition of correct construction materials
- Identification of common bad practices at site and remedial measures thereof
- Issues pertaining to Rusting and Corrosion

Some training materials are added to the main module for local engineers and they are also included as attendees along with masons / bar benders in most places.

The sponsoring steel producers decide the location and venue of such training.  Till date, INSDAG has undertaken 45 training programmes in the states of West Bengal, Assam, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar and Jharkhand at the venues sponsored by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) and Tata Steel for 1881 participants which include masons, local architects & engineers.

(d)	Expenditure for training is borne by the sponsoring steel producers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Double Rail Track
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2096 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## DOUBLE RAIL TRACK

## 2096. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways have any proposal to start ChennaiKanyakumari double rail track project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be started?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) to (c):   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2096 BY DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 03.08.2015 REGARDING DOUBLE RAIL TRACK.

(a)  to  (c):  On  Chennai-Kanniyakumari  route,  double  broad gauge line already  exists  between  Chennai-Chengalpattu  and Dindigul-Madurai sections.  Project-wise status of works taken up in balance portion  is given as under:-

1. Chengalpattu-Villupuram (103 Km)

On  this  project,  Villupuram-Karunguzhi  (83  Km)  section has  already  been  commissioned  and  track  linking  of balance  portion  i.e.  Karunguzhi-Chengalpattu  (  20  Km) has also been completed.

- 2.
- Villupuram-Dindigul (273 km)

On this project, Ariyalur-Kalakuddi Palanganathan-Valadi section  (50  Km)  has  already  been  commissioned  and track linking work  on  169  Km  for    TiruvenainallurTallanallur  (49  Km),  Mathur-Ariyalur  (25  km),  SrirangamVaiyampatti (62 Km) & Kalpattichatram-Dindigul (33 km) sections have been completed.   Earthwork and bridges in balance portion have also been taken up.

3. Madurai-Maniyachi-Tuticorin (80 Km), ManiyachiNagercoil (170 Km) and Trivandrum-NagercoilKanniyakumari (85 Km)

Works included in the Budget 2015-16 subject to requisite

approvals of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Pantry Car facility in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2095 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## PANTRY CAR FACILITY IN TRAINS

†2095. SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Sabarmati Express and Gwalior-Baroni Mail trains do not have Pantry car facility;
- (b) if so, whether the Railways propose to provide pantry car facility in these trains; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to  (c):  As  per  norms  laid  down  in  the  Catering  Policy  2010, provision for attachment of pantry cars is based on order of priority with first priority to Duronto and Rajdhani Express trains; followed by long  distance  premier,  superfast  trains;  Mail  &  Express  trains  with more  than  24  hours  journey  time  either  way;  and  lastly  for  the remaining trains, with preference to those trains in which vestibules are provided. Accordingly, attachment of the pantry car is done as per Catering Policy depending upon the above priority and availability of pantry cars.  The running time of Train Number 19165-66 (Sabarmati Express) & Train Number 19167-68 (Sabarmati Express) is approximately 47 hrs. and  38  hrs.  respectively  and the running time of  Train  Number  11123-24  (Gwalior-Baroni  Mail)  is  approximately  26 hrs.  At present, there are 245 pairs of long distance trains including Sabarmati Express & Gwalior - Baroni Mail trains, having more than 24 hours travel time in which pantry cars have not been provided. Catering  services  in  Sabarmati  Express  and  Gwalior-Baroni Mail are provided through E-catering scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Forum for Steel Sector
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE, BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2094**

FOR ANSWER ON 03/08/2015

**FORUM FOR STEEL SECTOR**

2094.	DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE:

SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government is aware of the reservations expressed by the Steel industry about the economic consequences of entering into the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership;

(b)	if so, the details thereof;

(c)	whether the Government has created any platform/forum to discuss the interests of various stakeholders with regard to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other issues concerning to the steel sector; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE STRY OF	        (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

STEEL AND MINES

(a)to(d): Yes, Madam. The Government has received representations from steel industry highlighting concern on including steel tariff lines in the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The Government has institutionalized a mechanism of conducting regular meetings with all stakeholders including those from the steel sector on RCEP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Development of Sabarmati Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2093 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## DEVELOPMENT OF SABARMATI RAILWAY STATION

2093. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government of Gujarat has requested the Railways for  development  of  Sabarmati  Railway  Station  to  reduce  the vehicular traffic near Ahmedabad Railway Station;
- (b)     if so, whether the Railways have found merit in the request; and
- (c) if so, the time frame chalked out for the development of the said station?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  Indian Railways have sanctioned development of Second Coaching Terminal at Sabarmati in the Annual Budget 201314  at  a  cost  of ` 29.60  Crores.  No  time  frame  can  be  given  for completion of the project, as it depends on the availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Funds for Rail Projects
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA, KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2090 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## FUNDS FOR RAIL PROJECTS

2090.    SHRI GUTHA SUKHENDER REDDY: SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  have  any  proposal  for  taking  up  new railway  projects in the State of Telengana;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof  and the funds allocated in this regard; and
- (c)  the time by which these  are likely to be developed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)&(b):  Yes,    Madam.  10  New  Line,      3  Doubling  Projects  falling fully/partly  in  the  State  of  Telengana  have  been  taken  up  at  an 1510 crore has 996 crore has been allotted in the Railway Budget 2015-16. Further, 3 new doubling projects falling partly/fully  in  Telengana    have  also    been  included  in  the  Railway

anticipated cost of ` 13712 crore. An expenditure  of ` been incurred up to 31.03.2015 and ` Budget 2015-16 subject to requisite Government approvals.

- (c):  Completion of a project depends upon several factors including availability of funds, land acquisition,  forestry clearances, shifting of utilities etc. Since most of these factors are beyond the control of Ministry of Railways, time frame for completion of projects  has not been fixed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Expenditure on Power Consumption in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN, RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2089

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## EXPENDITURE ON POWER CONSUMPTION IN RAILWAYS

## 2089.   SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN: SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways have paid huge amount towards consumption of power;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  for  the  last  three  years  and  the  steps taken  by  the  Railways  to  reduce  expenses  towards  the  power consumption;
- (c) whether  the  Railways  have  any  proposal  to  buy  electricity  from State  utilities  and  Central  generation  companies  through  open tenders as well as through inter-state trading and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether this proposal will be effective in reducing the expenditure on power consumption and if so, the extent to which it is likely to affect the power bills; and
- (e) whether the Railways have any plan to tie up with the States to get  cheaper  hydel  power  from  surplus  States  such  as  Himachal Pradesh; if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) &  (b)  Indian  Railways  (IR)  have  paid 10,487  crore, 11,489 crore and 12,332 crore (approximately) during 2012-13, 2013-14 and  2014-15  (provisional)  respectively  for  power  consumption (traction and non-traction). The steps taken to reduce expenditure on  power  are  setting  up  of  captive  power  plant,  deployment  of energy  efficient  locomotives  and  Electric  Multiple  Units  (EMUs) with  regenerative  braking,  electrification  of  railway  network, adopting energy conservation measures etc.

- (c) & (d) IR are exploring possibilities to procure power through the bidding process from eligible entities at the tariff to be discovered through market process. The extent of saving in expenditure due to these efforts are subject to market forces.
- (e)   Presently,  there  is  no  specific  proposal  of  power  procurement from  Himachal  Pradesh.  However,  power  surplus  States  can participate in the bidding process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Procurement in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2087 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## PROCUREMENT IN RAILWAYS

## 2087.  SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is rampant malpractices in the procurement of items in Railways;
- (b) if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Railways  to  eradicate malpractices in purchases in the Railways;
- (c) the details of the procurement policy being followed by the Railways;
- (d) whether the Railways are not following the Government of India Procurement Policy; and
- (e) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF  UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.2087  BY  SHRI  RAJENDRA AGRAWAL TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 03.08.2015 REGARDING PROCUREMENT IN RAILWAYS

- (a)    No,  Madam.  The  Indian  Railways  have  well  laid  down policies and procedures for procurement of materials.
- (b)      Does  not  arise.    However,  in  order  to  bring  in  total transparency  in  procurement  procedures,  Indian  Railways have  introduced  the  system  of  e-procurement.    Presently, 99%  stores  procurement  (by  value)  is  made  through  this process.

In addition, regular/surprise checks are also undertaken by the Vigilance Organization of Indian Railways to detect irregularities, if any, and also to suggest system improvements.

- (c)  The  Indian  Railways'  policy  for  procurement  of  goods and services is based on instructions/guidelines laid down in  Chapter  VI  of  the  General  Financial  Rules,  2005  which enshrines  the  principles  of  public  procurement  such  as transparency, competition, economy, efficiency and accountability etc.
- (d)  Does not arise.
- (e)  Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Rail Lines on Indo-China Border
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2086 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## RAIL LINES ON INDO-CHINA BORDER

## † 2086.  SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  have  carried  out  the  survey  of  proposed  rail lines on Indo-China border;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the name of those projects and the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon and the time by which these are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c):   No, Madam.  The proposal for construction of Railway lines along China border has been initiated by Ministry of  Defence  as  a  strategic  line. Ministry  of  Defence  has  identified  four  strategic  lines  along  India-China border viz. (i) Missamari - Tenga - Tawang (378 Km) (ii) Bilaspur - Manali - Leh (498  Km)  (iii)  Pasighat  -  Tezu  -  Rupai  (227  Km)  and  (iv)  North  Lakhimpur  Bame  (Along)-Silapathar  (249  Km).    Ministry  of  Railways  has  requested Ministry of Defence to convey approval to carry out Final Location Survey at a  cost  of ` 345  Crores  and  provide  the  necessary  funds.    None  of  these projects has been sanctioned.  The time of completion and cost cannot be ascertained  till  completion  of  the  Final  Location  Survey  and  detailed  geotechnical studies, as all these projects pass through very difficult terrains of young Himalayas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Upgradation of Hubli Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2085

(To be answered on the 3 rd  August 2015)

## UPGRADATION OF HUBLI AIRPORT

## 2085. SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Hubli Airport has poor infrastructure, short runway and is lacking proper facilities for baggage screening during security checkin;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  any  fund  have  been  allocated  by  the  Government  for upgradation of  this  airport;  and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the measures being taken by the Government for upgradation of the said airport?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) & (b): The infrastructure available at Hubli Airport is adequate to meet the present level of passenger traffic.
- (c)  &  (d):  The  Airports  Authority of India (AAI) has taken up the upgradation work of Hubli Airport including construction of New Terminal  Building  with  peak  hour  capacity  of  300  passengers, strengthening of present runway and extension of runway from 1674 mtrs. to 2600 mtrs. so as to make it suitable for A-321 operations at an estimated cost of Rs.141.44 crores.
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