New Delhi: Members of a Parliamentary panel on Thursday questioned officials of Delhi airport operator DIAL about congestion at the airport and they assured the committee that the issues will be resolved by the end of this month. "The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture chaired by YSR Congress Party leader Vijayasai Reddy was briefed by representatives of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) about various issues, including congestion, at the airport," said the sources. The meeting was also attended by DIAL Deputy MD K Narayanarao and others.
The sources said that the panel grilled the officials about the congestion and the steps being taken to address the issue.
"At the meeting on Thursday, some panel members also expressed concerns about lack of civic amenities and high prices of items like water bottle at the airport," the sources said.
"A member specially asked why is that water bottle which is available for Rs 20 in the market is being sold at a much higher price at the airport," they added.
"We are working with the government (to deal with congestion). We have been increasing the number of screening machines at the airport. Everything will be resolved by the end of this month," Rao said after meeting with the panel. He also said there is no conflict between private security guards and CISF personnel.
The civil aviation ministry and other stakeholders have taken various measures to deal with the situation.
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