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MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION EVOLVES THE CONCEPT OF 'MERCHANT AIRPORTS' < 'Merchant Airports' have been conceptualized as airport infrastructure entirely in private sector with private resources and with no Government funding. The entrepreneur is expected to set up and operate airport on the basis of commercial viability subject to the safety and security oversight of the Government. Such a proposal would dispense with the requirement for investment of Government resources and therefore, a more liberal and only a license based approval procedure could be considered. It is proposed to allow 100% FDI in such airports...though 'Merchant Airports' would be totally built by private companies, land being a State subject, the assistance of State Government would be necessary. Similarly, facilitation by the Central Government in terms of clearances from Defence, Environment etc. would be essential besides the regulatory oversight.> http://www.pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=28076 This is one step beyond PPP as employed at Kochi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Is the Goa government in any condition to actively consider this option for a second airport (i.e. at Mopa, besides the civil enclave at Dabolim)? It has to get the Cabinet resolution of March 2000 revoked and it has to put its foot down against any "merchant" demand to close Dabolim. Simple as that. ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
