Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra took to X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday to praise the newly inaugurated terminal at Tiruchirappalli International Airport which started its operations on June 11.
Sharing images of the terminal, Mahindra wrote, “Looks wonderful.” He praised the emphasis on local culture and design elements. “And I hope the young new minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu will set new records in the creation of new, modern airports around the country!” he added.
Tiruchirappalli International Airport commences operations
The Tiruchirappalli International Airport’s new terminal, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 2, commenced operations on June 11.
Yesterday, an IndiGo aircraft was welcomed by a water canon salute at the terminal. A video of it was shared by ANI.
The terminal has been built at a cost of over Rs 1,100 crore. The two-level facility can accommodate over 4.4 million passengers annually and around 3,500 passengers during peak hours.
The design of the new terminal incorporates traditional elements such as Kolam, a type of decorative art commonly found at the entrances of South Indian homes.
“This will be an important addition to Chennai’s infrastructure. It will boost connectivity and also benefit the local economy,” PM Modi wrote on X in April 2023.