<The broad proposal is to maximise the air space utilisation in theIndian skies. The agreement will enable the domestic carriers to use defence airfields when not in use ... At present, there are 450 airports and airstrips in the country. Of the 450, only 125 are under the management of Airports Authority of India and the rest are defence airfields and airstrips. >
The 125 include civil enclaves like Dabolim, numbering about 30. Anyway, the main purpose of the proposal is to expand the airline/airport network . I dont think the activities at existing civil enclaves would be touched. In fact the military wants to even keep the civil enclaves out of the purview of the proposed Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). In addition it wants to have a member on the committee and it wants to have a say in the appointment of the chairman and civilian member. Delays can be expected all along the line due to this foot dragging.