Induction of Admiral Gorshkov
	14:15 IST

LOK SABHA             The Russian side had submitted a revised Master Schedule indicating delay and increase in prices for repair and re-equipping of aircraft carrier ex-Admiral Gorshkov. The Government has agreed to conduct negotiations for finalizing a revised Repair and Re-equipping contract. Negotiations are in progress with the Russian side. Details of final prices would be known only after completion of these negotiations.             An exhaustive list of equipment to be fitted on the ship was included in the original contract. The Aircraft Carrier is scheduled to be inducted in December, 2012.             This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Prabodh Panda and others in Lok Sabha today.   PK / RAJ