New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday authorised declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport, a transfer anticipated to reinforce regional connectivity and enhance financial growth in southern components of the state.
Announcing the choice, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned the improve displays the aspirations of individuals within the area and can considerably remodel Madurai’s growth prospects.
‘The three largest cities in Tamil Nadu are Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. People aspire to have a world airport right here. Keeping Madurai’s aspirations in thoughts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the choice within the Union Cabinet to approve Madurai Airport as an International Airport. This can be a serious change in your complete growth of Madurai and Tamil Nadu,’ Vaishnaw mentioned.
According to a launch, Madurai Airport, positioned within the Temple City of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is among the oldest airports within the State. It serves as a vital gateway to Southern Tamil Nadu and performs a pivotal position in selling tourism and pilgrimage, thereby contributing to the general development of the area.
Elevating Madurai Airport to International Status would improve regional connectivity, promote commerce, and drive financial growth within the area. The airport’s potential to draw worldwide pilgrims and companies aligns with town’s historic prominence, a launch added.
Meanwhile, earlier within the day, the Union Cabinet additionally authorised the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission with an enhanced outlay of Rs. 8.69 lakh crore.
Briefing reporters on choices of Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned that Union authorised Ministry of Jal Shakti’s proposal to restructure and reorient the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) from infrastructure creation to a service supply, supported by consuming water governance and institutional ecosystem for sustainable rural piped potable water provide.
For restructuring JJM with deal with structural reforms, Cabinet authorised enhancement of whole outlay to Rs. 8.69 lakh crore with whole central help of Rs. 3.59 lakh crore, enhancing from Rs. 2.08 lakh crore authorised in 2019-20 i.e. further central share of Rs. 1.51 lakh crore. (ANI)