PM inaugurates new integrated state-of-the-art terminal building

The 1,36,295 sq m terminal has been developed at a cost of `1,260 crore

Chennai (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of Chennai International Airport on Saturday.

PM Modi was on a visit here to inaugurate several development projects. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia were present during the ceremony.

The state-of-the-art terminal — spread across an area of 1,36,295 sq m — which will increase the passenger serving capacity from 23 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 30 MPPA — and will be an important addition to the city’s infrastructure.

Besides boosting connectivity, it is also expected to benefit the local economy.

Among the unique features of the terminal is Skylight. This feature allows natural light to be harvested for illuminating the space inside the building.

Chennai (PTI): Fresh after a barrage of attacks against political rival and Telangana state leadership, PM Narendra Modi landed in Chennai on Saturday to what seemed like calmer waters. Modi shared the warmth of CM MK Stalin who briefly held the PM’s hand and patted the back of the latter’s palm while walking through the displays exhibited at new Chennai airport terminal. Earlier, Telangana CM K Chandrashekhara Rao did not attend PM Modi’s event in Hyderabad.

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