GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2155
( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12th February 2026 )
DEVELOPMENT OF CARGO AIRPORT IN BHOPAL
2155. SHRI ALOK SHARMA
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION
be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has prepared any action plan for construction of new cargo
airports in the country including Bhopal;
(b) if so, the...
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2155 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12th February 2026 ) DEVELOPMENT OF CARGO AIRPORT IN BHOPAL
2155. SHRI ALOK SHARMA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION
be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has prepared any action plan for construction of new cargo airports in the country including Bhopal;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) whether any action has been taken regarding the construction of a cargo airport in Bhopal and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)
(a) to (c) Development of cargo facilities depends on various factors such as airport development progress, increase in scheduled operations, handling capacity, growth in domestic cargo volumes and demand from airlines. The airlines initiate cargo operations based on their internal assessment of cargo potential, handling capabilities and overall commercial viability of operating from any airport. AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS) has established domestic air cargo facility along with cold storage facility at Bhopal Airport.
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