(a) whether the works of many famous artists were exhibited at Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi before its renewal and expansion;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of the painters; and
(c) the reasons for not exhibiting the said works of famous painters at new airports and the details thereof?
MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI AJIT SINGH)
(a)&(b) Yes, Madam. Art works of Late Shri M.F. Hussain and Smt Anjali Menon were displayed in the Terminal-2 and Ceremonial lounge of Terminal-2 respectively.
(c) Presently, the art works of late Shri M.F. Hussain`s are prominently displayed at Terminal-3 Arrival level. The art work by Smt. Anjali Menon which belonged to Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA) has been taken back by MoEA. To give a natural flavour to Terminal-3, Delhi International Airport Private Limited has prominently displayed numerous arts works done by leading Indian artists.