**Summary:**
Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3108, addressed to the Minister of Civil Aviation on August 7, 2025, inquired about the potential conversion of the Sikar airstrip into an airport and the feasibility of connecting religious sites in Sikar (Khatu Shyam Ji, Jeen Mata Ji, Salasar Ji, Lohagal, and Shakambhari Mata Ji) via air service.
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation responded that the Sikar airstrip is listed as an unserved airstrip under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN). To date, no airline has submitted proposals to operate RCS flights from the Sikar airstrip. The revival or upgradation of unserved and underserved airports is contingent upon a valid bid and subsequent award to a Selected Airline Operator, as per the UDAN scheme provisions. Future proposals for RCS flights connecting the Sikar airstrip will be considered should any airline submit a valid bid in upcoming bidding rounds, in accordance with the UDAN Scheme's guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The government ministry responsible for civil aviation in India.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Shri Amra Ram: Member of Parliament who asked the question about the Sikar airstrip.
Sikar airstrip: Airstrip in Sikar, Rajasthan, the potential conversion of which into an airport is being discussed.
Rajasthan: State in India where Sikar airstrip is located.
Shri Murlidhar Mohol: Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation who provided the answer to the question.
Regional Connectivity Scheme Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik RCS-UDAN: A government scheme to enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable.
Khatu Shyam Ji: A religious place in Sikar mentioned in the context of potential air service connectivity.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3108
th
(To be answered on the 7 August 2025)
CONVERSION OF SIKAR AIRSTRIP INTO AIRPORT
3108. SHRI AMRA RAM
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION
be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to convert Sikar airstrip into airport;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with time by which it is likely to be done and
if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) whether the Government proposes to connect religious places in Sikar such
as Khatu Shyam Ji, Jeen Mata Ji, Salasar Ji, Lohagal and Shakambhari Mata
Ji with air service and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)
(a) to (c) : Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme- Ude Desh ka Aam
Nagrik (RCS-UDAN), Sikar airstrip in Rajasthan is available in the list of
unserved airstrips in the UDAN document. No airline bidder has submitted
proposals to operate RCS flights from Sikar airstrip till date. As per the
provisions of the scheme, revival /upgradation of unserved and underserved
airports is undertaken upon its identification through valid bid and award to
the Selected Airline Operator.
In case any airline submits a valid proposal for the operation of RCS flights
connecting Sikar airstrip in future bidding rounds, the same can be
considered as per the UDAN Scheme's provisions.
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