Prime Minister Modi will dedicate three railway projects and lay foundation stones for various infrastructure projects in Ayodhya on December 30.
2 min read 2023-12-29, 10:40 PM IST
- Ayodhya Airport Inauguration: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya Airport, named Shri Ram International Airport. Located 15 km from Ayodhya city, with an extended runway for larger aircraft.
- Sustainability Features: Terminal equipped with eco-friendly features insulated roofing, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, and solar power plant. Aiming for GRIHA 5-star rating for environmental sustainability.
- Connectivity Boost: IndiGo to operate inaugural flight from Delhi to Ayodhya; commercial services start from January 6.
- Greenfield Township Project: PM Modi to lay foundation stone for a greenfield township in Ayodhya. Project cost exceeds ₹2180 crore, aligned with sustainable urban development goals.
- Railway Projects Dedication: PM to dedicate three railway projects worth ₹2300 crore, covering key sections for doubling and electrification.
- Infrastructure Expansion: Foundation stone to be laid for various infrastructure projects, including Lucknow-Ayodhya NH-28 section, Ayodhya bypass modification, CIPET center establishment, and Municipal Corporation Ayodhya offices construction.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ayodhya Airport in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to modernize infrastructure across the country. The newly constructed airport in Ayodhya, named after the revered sage poet Maharishi Valmiki, adds to the roster of modern airports and railway stations that PM Modi has been dedicated to developing.
Maharishi Valmiki, credited with composing the epic Ramayana, lends his name to the new Shri Ram International Airport, strategically located approximately 15 kilometers from the heart of Ayodhya city. The terminal building of the Ayodhya Airport spans an impressive 6500 square meters and is designed to cater to around 10 lakh passengers annually.
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Noteworthy is the emphasis on sustainability in the construction of the Ayodhya Airport. The terminal boasts several eco-friendly features, such as an insulated roofing system, energy-efficient LED lighting, rainwater harvesting facilities, lush landscaping with fountains, a water treatment plant, a sewage treatment plant, and a solar power plant. These initiatives are intended to meet the highest standards of sustainability, earning the airport a coveted GRIHA 5-star rating.
The Ayodhya Airport’s runway has been extended to accommodate the operations of A-321/B-737 type aircraft, ensuring its capability to handle a diverse range of flights. In a further boost to connectivity, IndiGo is expected to operate the inaugural flight from Delhi Airport to Ayodhya, with commercial services scheduled to commence from January 6.
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In addition to inaugurating the Ayodhya Airport, Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone for a greenfield township in Ayodhya, a comprehensive development project with an estimated cost exceeding ₹2180 crore. This ambitious initiative is aligned with the government’s vision to create modern and sustainable urban spaces.
The event will witness the Prime Minister flagging off two new Amrit Bharat trains – the Darbhanga-Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express and the Malda Town-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminus (Bengaluru) Amrit Bharat Express. Additionally, six new Vande Bharat trains are set to be flagged off during the ceremony.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to advancing the railway infrastructure, PM Modi will dedicate three railway projects valued at ₹2300 crore. These projects include the Rooma Chakeri-Chanderi third line project, the Jaunpur-Tulsi Nagar, Akbarpur-Ayodhya, Sohawal-Patranga, and Safdarganj-Rasauli sections of the Jaunpur-Ayodhya-Barabanki doubling project, as well as the doubling and electrification project of the Malhaur-Daliganj railway section.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for crucial infrastructure projects, including the Lucknow-Ayodhya section of NH-28 (new NH-27), the modification of the existing Ayodhya bypass, the establishment of the CIPET center, and the construction of offices for the Municipal Corporation Ayodhya.
In essence, the inauguration of the Ayodhya Airport and the associated infrastructure projects signifies a monumental step in enhancing connectivity, fostering sustainable development, and creating modern amenities in Ayodhya and its surrounding regions. The government’s holistic approach to infrastructure development, spanning airports, railways, townships, and roadways, reflects a commitment to ushering in a new era of progress and prosperity for the people of Uttar Pradesh.
