(a): whether there is a proposal to create a new and larger Thiruvananthapuram Airport by establishing a new site at Parassala, including detailed status of any ongoing feasibility assessments;
(b): if so, the details of this proposal particularly regarding the amount and acquisition of required land, allocation of funds to be utilised and time-frame of completion;
(c): whether a comprehensive review has been initiated regarding the displacement of people in acquiring the necessary land; and
(d): if so, the details thereof and the consequences of the establishment of this off-city airport for the existing Thiruvananthapuram airport? |
| ANSWER |
The Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)
(a): No Madam. Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation has not received any proposal for development of new airport at Parassala as per Greenfield Airport Policy.
(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of (a) above. |
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