"It will boost connectivity and also benefit the local economy," PM Modi said in a tweet.
On a two-day tour of south India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will this evening inaugurate the state-of-the-art integrated terminal building at the Chennai airport in Tamil Nadu.Here's your 5-point cheatsheet to this big story:
The first phase of the new terminal, set up at a total outlay of Rs 2,437 crore, has been completed. "This will be an important addition to Chennai's infrastructure. It will boost connectivity and also benefit the local economy," PM Modi said in a tweet.
The T-2 (Phase-1) building is expected to increase the airport's passenger capacity from 23 million to 35 million per year.
According to Chennai airport officials, the new integrated terminal is spread across 2.20 lakh square metres and would cater to the growing air traffic in Tamil Nadu.
The terminal is equipped with 108 immigration counters, which are split equally between arrival and departure areas. It would significantly enhance the travel experience for passengers by expediting the transit process, officials said.
The design of the new terminal also incorporates traditional features like Kolam, a form of rangoli or decorative art found at the entrance of south Indian homes, besides sarees, temples, and other elements that highlight the natural surroundings.
