This is such a vital step in the entire review process and it has been reported so casually! Incredible. It provides the base line information from which all projections and plans will be made. If the foundation is faulty the entire edifice will be shaky!
What have the trends in traffic at Dabolim been? What are the actual volumes of domestic, internaitonal and charter traffic? What are the compound annual growth rates proposed to be used for the future? How will these be affected by relaxation of constraints prevailing at Dabolim? What is the latest word regarding the Rs 500 cr upgrade? When is land availability for this purpose getting the required clearance from Defense? What does the Dabolim scene suggest for the optimum role of Mopa? How can traffic be shared to ensure the viability of both Dabolim and Mopa for the long term? What institutional mechanisms wll be required to monitor this continuously and take remedial measures in a timely way? Let's hope that this perfunctory discussion of Dabolim by the Committee is not the end of it. It has to be an integral feature of ALL discussions of the Committee from beginning to end.
