PM Modi to inaugurate newly built airport in Ayodhya tomorrow | See pictures

The Ayodhya international airport is poised to provide a significant boost to the local economy and enhance religious tourism in the area.

Updated on: Dec 29, 2023 5:06 PM IST

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A picture of the newly constructed airport in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The airport, adorned with contemporary conveniences and themed around the life of Lord Ram, is anticipated to boost the local economy and promote religious tourism upon its opening. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport and the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station on December 30. (ANI)

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An entrance to the newly constructed airport in Ayodhya is decorated with flowers ahead of its inauguration on Saturday. The airport, positioned approximately 15 km from Ayodhya's main city, incorporates modern construction materials in its core. However, the terminal's exterior, akin to the design of the new Ayodhya station building, embraces a traditional aesthetic. Even the primary gateway follows a similar construction approach, featuring a concrete core adorned with sandstone cladding that showcases stylized carvings. (ANI)

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An entry gate of the airport is seen in this picture. The gate has a traditional look on the outside featuring intricate stylized carvings. The airport adorned with themes inspired by the epic Ramayana, is set to elevate pilgrimage and tourism development across the entire region to unprecedented levels. (ANI)

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A glimpse of the passenger seating area inside the airport. Chairs have been well-arranged and the premises is decorated with pictures of Lord Ram. (ANI)

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A view from inside the Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya. On the top one can see paintings depicting Lord Shri Ram's life while looking down one can spot the elaborate arrangements made ahead of its inauguration on Saturday. Bag drop signages are kept at one spot whereas the area leading to security check-ins is also organised. (ANI)

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Security personnel deployed inside the airport in Ayodhya. The airport terminal incorporates numerous sustainable features, including an insulated roofing system, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, fountains in landscaping, water treatment and sewage treatment plants, as well as a solar power plant, aiming to achieve a GRIHA - 5-star rating. This initiative not only enhances regional connectivity but is also expected to stimulate tourism, business activities, and employment opportunities in the area. (ANI)