Worth over Rs 1,450 crore, flights from 3 cities: All about Ayodhya airport.
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Brief description:
The name of the new airport in Ayodhya would be Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ayodhya airport on December 30. Ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on January 22, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the new airport and the renovated railway station, both of which take inspiration from the grand temple and reflect the cultural ethos. PM Modi will launch projects worth more than Rs 11,100 crore to revamp civic facilities and develop world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya and projects worth over Rs 4,600 crore for other parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Flight details and the starting date-
The newly constructed airport in Ayodhya will have flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad commencing in January 2024. From 6th January 2024 Indigo flights are scheduled to start their operations followed by Air India flights on January 16.
Other details of the Ayodhya Airport renamed inauguration:
Ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an airport in the temple town on December 30. He will also inaugurate the re-developed railway station in Ayodhya hold a roadshow and address a public meeting on the very same day as part of the countdown to the grand consecration ceremony on January 22. The new airport’s initial stage, Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, is set to begin flight operations on January 6. Airlines will provide flights connecting to significant cities to accommodate the influx of visitors to the Ram Temple daily, following the consecration ceremony.
Overall significance:
The establishment of Ayodhya International Airport ushers in a new era for the city, increasing connectivity and accessibility for pilgrims and tourists alike. While the airport’s name is still being debated, its opening marks a watershed point in Ayodhya’s development and religious scene.
Source credit: Times of India, Live Mint, and Add24x7.
Thumbnail image credit: Pune Now.
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