Air India sought, but didn't take loan for VVIP planes: Govt
Union Minister Jayant Sinha on Tuesday said that Air India had sought a loan of $180 million (over â¹1,170 crore) for procurement of two aircraft for VVIPs, but did not take it. He said the government instead released the required funds from the National Small Savings Fund. These aircraft would be used to ferry President, Vice President, and Prime Minister.