Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) A major airport is one which has an annual traffic of minimum 35 lakh passengers.
· According to the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) Amendment Act, 2021, the definition of a major airport was amended to include airports with a minimum annual traffic of 35 lakh passengers, which is correct and in alignment with the act.
· Therefore, this statement is not an amendment but rather an existing provision.
Information Booster:
· The act allows the government to designate any airport as a major airport through a notification.
· It also permits the government to bundle airports (combining profit-making and loss-making airports) for better viability in PPP (Public-Private Partnership) models.
· The act facilitates offering airports as packages to bidders for efficient management and development.