PM Narendra Modi launches 15 airport projects virtually from UP's Azamgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 15 airport projects virtually from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Updated on: Mar 10, 2024, 12:33:23 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 15 airport projects, including 12 new terminal buildings, during his visit to Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

PM Modi launches 16 airport projects in Azamgarh, UP. (YouTube/Narendra Modi)

"Azamgarh's star is shining today. There was a time when an event was held in Delhi and (people from) other states used to attend it. Today, the event is being organised in Azamgarh and people from different parts of the country are attending it," said PM Modi.

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The prime minister inaugurated airport projects nationwide, totalling over ₹9,800 crore.

"Don't see these developmental projects from electoral spectacles, said Modi and added that he is running development fast to make India a developed India by 2047," PM Modi said.

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Which airport projects did PM Modi launch today?

Inauguration of new terminal buildings at:

1. Pune Airport

2. Kolhapur Airport

3. Gwalior Airport

4. Jabalpur Airport

5. Delhi Airport

6. Lucknow Airport

7. Aligarh Airport

8. Azamgarh Airport

9. Chitrakoot Airport

10. Moradabad Airport

11. Shravasti Airport

12. Adampur Airport

Laid foundation stone of new terminal buildings at:

13. Kadapa Airport

14. Hubballi Airport

15. Belagavi Airport

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The 12 new terminals will collectively handle 620 lakh passengers annually, and the three new ones, once completed, will increase the combined passenger capacity to 95 lakh per year, a government statement said.

These terminals feature advanced passenger amenities and sustainable elements like insulated roofing systems, energy-saving canopies, and LED lighting. The designs draw inspiration from local heritage, reflecting the state and city's culture and history, the statement said.

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Later, around 2:15 PM, he will arrive in Varanasi to distribute the inaugural instalment under the Mahatari Vandana Yojana in Chhattisgarh via video conferencing.

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