Equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and to strengthen passenger connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra dedicates the new terminal building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport in Tamil Nadu today.
Built at a cost of more than Rs 1,100 crore, the new terminal building has been designed to showcase the cultural vibrancy of Tiruchirappalli. It would depict art forms from Kolam art to colours of Srirangam Temple and other theme artworks highlighting the connection of India to the rest of the world through its dynamic external facade and splendid interiors.
“The two-level new international terminal building has the capacity to serve more than 44 lakh passengers annually and about 3,500 passengers during peak hours,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
For security and seamless check-in & check-out facilities, the new terminal building contains 60 Check-in Counters, 5 Baggage Carousels, 60 Arrival Immigration Counters, and 44 departure emigration counters. Additionally, 19 X- His Machines, and VIP lounges are built to provide passengers convenience.
Notably, the Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the second largest airport in terms of international passenger traffic after Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The design of the new terminal building inherently showcases the local heritage of Trichy.
“We have done a lot of painting works, murals. A total of 100 artists were employed and we finished the artworks in 30 days,” said Rajavignesh, Creative Director for the artworks in the terminal building.
PM to dedicate development projects of Rs 19,850 crore
Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep on 2nd & 3rd January 2024. Today, the Prime Minister will preside over the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University inTiruchirappalli.
He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 19,850 crore related to aviation, rail, road, oil and gas, shipping, and higher education sectors.
At around 3:15 PM, the Prime Minister will reach Agatti, Lakshadweep where he will address a public function. Tomorrow, he will reach Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, where he will lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects related to sectors such as telecommunications, drinking water, solar power, and health, among others,