MoU between Airport Authority of India and Govt. of Uttarakhand

Airport Authority of India signs MoU with Govt. of Uttarakhand for development for aviation sector in the Stateq

Question: Which one of the following is not among the sectors for which a MoU is signed between Airport Authority of India and Govt. of Uttarakhand?
(a) To assess commercial potential of various airports in the state.
(b) To identify the technical considerations for airport operations in the state.
(c) To providing 100% grant funds for the development of civil air sector in Uttarakhand.
(d) Evaluation of site related technical and engineering parameters for development of projects.
Answer- (c)
Related facts:

  • On July 24, 2017, Airports Authority of India signed a memorandum of understanding with Government of Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) to develop the civil aviation sector in the state.
  • The scope of the MoU is to identify relevant factors influencing the development of civil aviation infrastructure in Uttarakhand, assessing commercial potential of various airports of the state, identifying technical considerations, evaluating site related technical and engineering parameters for development of projects.
  • In addition to these, work sector of the MoU also includes to make estimate of the capital outlay for the future projects and development of master plan for existing and future civil aviation infrastructure in the state.
  • AAI will also assist UCADA in obtaining necessary clearances for airport operations starting with the upgraded airport at Pithoragarh and later at Chiniyalisaur.
  • These airports would also be part of the Regional Connectivity Scheme and will boost tourism and air connectivity for the local public.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=168908
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=66203
https://defenceaviationpost.com/airport-authority-india-signs-mou-govt-uttarakhand-development-aviation-sector-state/