Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new state-of-the-art Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport in Tamil Nadu today, part of an extensive list of developmental projects in the region.
The new terminal, constructed at a cost exceeding Rs 1,100 crore, highlights a significant investment in the region's aviation infrastructure. This project aims to enhance the airport's capacity to serve over 4.4 million passengers annually.
The design of the integrated terminal building draws inspiration from the Dravidian architecture of the region, reflecting a commitment to local aesthetics and cultural elements.
Tiruchirappalli International Airport has been approved as one of the first in India to offer e-visa services for foreign nationals, providing a streamlined entry process for visitors.
As of 2022, Tiruchirappalli International Airport holds the 31st position in India for the number of passengers handled, the 11th position for total international aircraft movement, and is the 3rd busiest airport in Tamil Nadu, following Chennai and Coimbatore.
During his visit, PM Modi will preside over the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, emphasizing the government's commitment to higher education in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also lay foundation stones for key projects in Kerala, including the Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research in Kalpakkam.
Addressing internet connectivity challenges in Lakshadweep, PM Modi will inaugurate the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI - SOFC) project, significantly increasing internet speed in the region.
The KLI - SOFC project aims to boost internet speed from 1.7 Gbps to 200 Gbps, marking a historic improvement and connecting Lakshadweep through Submarine Optic Fiber Cable for the first time since independence.
In Lakshadweep, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the renovation of a Primary Health Care facility in Kalpeni and the construction of model Anganwadi Centres (Nand Ghars) across five islands—Androth, Chetlat, Kadmat, Agatti, and Minicoy, emphasizing the government's commitment to healthcare and social infrastructure development in the region.