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New Delhi, Dec. 23 The programme for upgradation and modernisation of 35 non-metro airports is under way by Airports Authority of India and is likely to be completed by 2009-2010, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Mr Praful Patel, told Parliament on Tuesday. In addition, 13 airports have been taken up for upgradation by AAI, the Minister said, adding that AAI proposes to spend Rs 12,434.34 crore during the 11th Plan till 2011-12 for development of airport infrastructure in the country. An expenditure of Rs 6,443.53 crore has been proposed for development of non-metro airports, the Minister said.

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