Reviewing Airport privatisation process

The privatisation of six airports in the country is under review as AAI is expected to invite fresh bids for the same. The privatisation process, which was initiated by the UPA government last year has gone through various changes and delay. The previous government had expressed certain reservations in the model concession agreement (MCA). AAI is set to invite request for quotation (RFQ) again after a fresh MCA is decided upon. Also, potential bidders were ready with RFQs but AAI could not go ahead because the Central Government had not approved MCA. Contact: Airports Authority of India. Website: www.aai.aero