The ministry would place the draft on the internet and seek suggestions and opinions from the public. Thereafter, the policy would be finalised in 15-20 days, he told reporters at the airport here.
To a question about introducing more international flights, particularly to Coimbatore, Raju said several countries had signed bilateral agreements, but not operated any flights.
His ministry would try to negotiate and execute the agreements.
When asked whether the ministry would order a probe, he said: "Definitely it is shoddy construction. Why should I investigate. Can you prove that it is not shoddy?"
About the delay in expansion of Coimbatore Airport, he said land acquisition was a state subject and once it was over, the work would begin.
Later talking to reporters in hill resort town of Udhagamandalam near here, he said a meeting scheduled in Delhi tomorrow would discuss the issue of reducing air fare.
On introducing helicopter service to the tourist town, the minister said that if the state government sent a proposal in this regard, it would be considered.
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