Shahdol airstrip included in UDAN unserved airports list, no survey done
The question asked by Smt. Himadri Singh to the Ministry of Civil Aviation sought details on the development of Lalpur Airstrip in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, including proposals, feasibility studies, inclusion under RCS-UDAN, tenders, and timelines.
Smt. Himadri Singh (asked), Ministry of Civil Aviation (answered)
- Shahdol airstrip is included in the tentative list of unserved airports under RCS-UDAN
- No technical survey or feasibility study has been conducted by the Airports Authority of India
- Next phase of UDAN Scheme launched on 04.07.2026
- State Governments may nominate airstrips for development under Challenge Mode framework
- Proposals evaluated based on land availability, infrastructure readiness, technical and operational feasibility, traffic potential, statutory clearances, and State Government support
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Parliamentary Q&A
23.07.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Development of Lalpur Airstrip |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q68 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 23.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |